Chapter 14: Ad Hoc Polymorphism-Operator Overloading

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Learning Objectives

• Define the term Ad Hoc Polymorphism

• Explain how to achieve ad hoc polymorphic behavior through operator overloading

• Identify which C++ operators can be overloaded

• Demonstrate your ability to overload the following arithmetic operators: +, -, *, /

• Demonstrate your ability to overload the following relational operators: <, >, <=, >=

• Demonstrate you ability to overload the following equality operators: ==, !=

• Demonstrate your ability to overload the following unary operators: prefix ++, postfix ++, prefix --, postfix --

• Demonstrate your ability to overload the subscript operator: []

• Demonstrate your ability to overload iostream operators

• Explain when and how to use friend functions to implement operator overloading

• Explain when overloaded operator functions should be class members

• Explain why and when operator overloading is right for your design

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