Lambda expressions (since C++11) - cppreference.com
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"A non-empty comma-separated list of template parameters, used to provide names to the template parameters of a generic lambda"
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Wait, I thought generic lambdas used auto — this is new to me.
Text Highlight2026-07-15 12:59:48
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"A non-empty comma-separated list of template parameters, used to provide names to the template parameters of a generic lambda"
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So this is just for naming the template params, not the actual types?
Text Highlight2026-07-15 10:05:48
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"Constructs a closure (an unnamed function object capable of capturing variables in scope)."
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I still can't tell if that's better than just writing a normal function.
Text Highlight2026-07-15 09:56:48
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"Constructs a closure (an unnamed function object capable of capturing variables in scope)."
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does this mean it's basically a functor but with less typing?
Text Highlight2026-07-15 09:47:48
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"Constructs a closure (an unnamed function object capable of capturing variables in scope)."
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so basically a lambda is just a hidden struct with operator()
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