nvangogh <nvang...@invalid.net> writes:
> Hello,
> My understanding is that a class member function can be overloaded -
> that is to say, it's name can be used more than once so long as the
> parameters are different.

> So is the only advantage of overloading a class member function, the
> fact that one does not have to think up alternative names for the
> functions in a particular class that may do similar kinds of
> operation? Is there a more fundamental reason for overloading a
> function? If not, then it can safely be avoided altogether.

> On another point, I have been introduced to the concept of 'Virtual
> Functions' via a game project that I am currently working on. In my
> studies of C++ I have not yet reached this particular topic which is
> listed under 'advanced topics' in my book.

> Many open source games seem to have lots of virtual functions in
> them. My question is are virtual functions things that can be avoided
> - albeit by using code that might not be as elegant? Obviously, the
> answer to this will depend upon the particular problem being dealt
> with - but I am hoping for general guidance on this point.