Template Specialization Partial and Full
Specialize templates for specific types and partial parameter patterns.
When the Generic Form Is Not Enough
Sometimes a specific type needs custom behavior. Template specialization lets you provide a tailored implementation for a particular argument.
Full Specialization
Specify the exact type(s) and provide a complete alternative.
template <typename T>
struct Printer {
void print(T x) { std::cout << x; }
};
template <>
struct Printer<bool> {
void print(bool x) { std::cout << (x ? "true" : "false"); }
};All lessons in this course
- Function and Class Templates Revisited
- Template Specialization Partial and Full
- Variadic Templates and Parameter Packs
- constexpr Functions and if constexpr