std::basic_...::operator=(3)

🦋 std::basic_...::operator=(3) 🦋

okay bestie, this page is from the C++ Standard Libary manual, and the manual name is folded in right here near the top like a lil sticker. We’re talking about std::basic_iostream::operator=, and yes, it’s giving stream-assignment main character energy. 💅

✨ NAME ✨

std::basic_iostream::operator= — std::basic_iostream::operator=

🌸 Synopsis 🌸

Here’s the exact signature situation, no cap:

          basic_iostream& operator=( const basic_iostream& other ) = delete;
       (1)
          protected:
       (2) (since C++11)
          basic_iostream& operator=( basic_iostream&& other );

Assigns another stream object.

1. Copy assignment is not allowed. 🚫
2. Move assigns another stream object. Effectively calls swap(rhs). 🔁

This move assignment operator is protected: it is called by the move assignment operators of the derived stream classes std::basic_stringstream and std::basic_fstream which know how to properly move-assign the associated stream buffers. Like, it’s protected for a reason, bestie — those derived classes are the ones who know the move-assign choreography for the stream buffers. 🫶

🎀 Parameters 🎀

• other — another stream to assign state of.

💖 Return value 💖

*this — yes bestie, it returns itself, iconic behavior.

🌈 See also 🌈

• constructor — constructs the object (public member function).

Cute lil sign-off: this page’s source is http://cppreference.com, its version/date is 2024.06.10, and its footer tag is std::basic_...::operator=(3). bye bestie, go slay some streams 💜🦋🎀