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The document discusses the difference between 'int main()' and 'void main()', emphasizing that 'int main()' is the standard return type in C++. It explains the significance of 'return 0;' as an indication of successful program termination and the necessity of using 'std' with 'cout' due to C++ namespaces. Additionally, it covers the purpose of the '#include' preprocessor directive for including header files in the code.

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21.+FAQ+(Skeleton+of+C+++Program+)+ (2)

The document discusses the difference between 'int main()' and 'void main()', emphasizing that 'int main()' is the standard return type in C++. It explains the significance of 'return 0;' as an indication of successful program termination and the necessity of using 'std' with 'cout' due to C++ namespaces. Additionally, it covers the purpose of the '#include' preprocessor directive for including header files in the code.

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int main() vs void main()

why we can not use void main instead of int main


some compilers supports void main and some compilers int main. Mostly
int main() is used.

Why return 0;
what is the meaning or use of return 0; here and what will happen if we
don't use return 0 in our code.

when a program is ending it should return 0.

It is like a standard in C++ programs, it must be writen.


return 0; means program has terminated successfully.

Why std
why we have to write std with cout. simply writing cout it will not
execute?

C++ supports namespaces. All built-in functions and object are included
in namespace.
There is a video available on namespaces, in ending sections.

cout is also present in namespace.


there are 2 methods of using cout.
1. std::cout
2. Using namespace std; then simply write cout.

What is #include.
# is used as preprocessor directive.
#include will ask the compiler to include the header file.
there are separate videos on preprocessor directives in later sections.

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