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C++ pass by value

C++ reference for c++ pass by value.

Syntax

void increment(int value) {
  ++value; // caller is unchanged
}

Examples

C++ pass by value example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

void increment(int value) {
  ++value; // caller is unchanged
}

Best practices

  • Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
  • Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.

Runtime & versions

Compiled native applications. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.

ISO C++ resources

Specifications & further reading