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    Code Question

    What is ther difference between these two functions
    Code:
    List::List():  head_(0)
    {}
    
    AND
    
    List::List()  
    {
    head_=0 ;
    }
    
    //are they both doing the same thing if so what is the : doing?

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    Whats up

    Nobody can answere this question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    They are called initializers......read up on them.
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    It's funny I didn't see these at all in my C++ book, then again it is Herb Shildt. (don't panic I'm buying some more soon).

    Drew, JaWiB answered your question very well....did you even click the link?!
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