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why the constructor cannot be virtual and a friend?

Dear members,

I have a question. why the constructor cannot be virtual and friend?
Could someone clarify me with explanation.

Thanks
Srinivas
Nov 21 '06 #1
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Well, when u try to create instance for derived class then constructor for base class has to be called first.but if virtual constructor is allowed then u will be able to construct derived class constructor first which is not acceptable.

Second reason what i think is that virtual functions are one which can be overridden ,but as consructors are not inherited so they cannot be overridden .
Sep 18 '07 #2

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