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we can use system("pause") same way in C++ as in C. But I've a question. In C we need to use conio.h file to use system("pause") function.
How can we use it here without referencing to its definition or adding any header file. I have used it with out adding any header file and it still works perfectly.
No you need to use the cstdlib header to use the system() function. The conio.h header is for the obsolete console (should not be used in Win32 programs) routines.Quote:
In C we need to use conio.h file to use system("pause") function.
You could create a prototype for the function, however that is not recommended. Use the proper header file <cstdlib>.Quote:
How can we use it here without referencing to its definition or adding any header file.
Well you were probably coding in C, plus you got lucky. C++ doesn't allow default arguments so you need to tell the compiler about the function, usually by #including the proper header.Quote:
I have used it with out adding any header file and it still works perfectly.
Using system("pause") is poor practice. Let me explain why.
1. It uses a lot of overhead.
2. It calls from the command line a executable program called "pause" which has nothing to do with your current program (technically).
It seems elegant to use as a beginner but it's just bad practice. Simply creating an extra std::cin >> statement with dummy data is preferred.
Check out the top comments in this SO thread. It's a great read. c++ - system("pause"); - Why is it wrong? - Stack Overflow
It is said that we can use cstdlib and stdlib.h file as well. My question is how can we use C language libraries functions here in CPP too? Are C and CPP libraries available for both, C and CPP?Quote:
Originally Posted by jimblumberg
Why don't you try it? You could have had an answer from your compiler already.
The difference between cstdlib and stdlib.h includes is the "stdlib.h" adds the functions to std namespace.
When using "cstdlib", you need to have an using statement to add what functions you want or prefix the functions with the "std" prefix.
Tim S.
I think you meant global namespace.Quote:
Originally Posted by stahta01
You are almost always correct, so, I will agree with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by laserlight
Tim S.
Yup I have checked already through compiler but actually I am beginner. So, one question get satisfied another arose.Quote:
Originally Posted by christop
I observed that when I include C header files in my CPP program, It compiled without any error. So I guessed that it may work with each other C to CPP or CPP to C then another question, how?. Anyway I researched and mentors like you helped me to find that answers too.
Well another question is if we need to add namespace statement or std prefix, we'll need to add it in our program and then compiler first will check in our program namespace statement or prefix std and will copy the prototypes of functions accordingly? Am I right?Quote:
Originally Posted by stahta01