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Understanding std::cref, std::ref, and std::reference_wrapper in C++

Fracis
Level Up Coding
Published in
3 min readMar 19, 2024

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In C++ programming, there are situations where we need to pass references without making copies or use constant objects where references are needed. To address these issues, the C++ standard library provides three useful tools: std::cref, std::ref, and std::reference_wrapper. This article delves into the purposes, distinctions, and practical applications of these tools.

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