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Why must classes reside in headers for automatic template instantiation? Q: Why does the compiler generate undefined template symbols?

April 26, 2017automatic classes compiler headers instantiation Symbols Template undefined

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Why must classes reside in headers for automatic template instantiation? Q: Why does the compiler generate undefined template symbols?

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This was a limitation in the Version 5.n compilers that has been fixed in the Version 6.n compilers. For more information about Version 5 template limitations, see the discussion of templates in your Version 5.n Using C++ guide. S: Upgrade to Version 6.0 or higher.