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Macro expansion in C++ preprocessor

Hi all

Can anyone explain to me the algorithm for macro expansion in the C++
preprocessor. I am confused why the following code works like it
does:

#define A(x) #x
#define B(x) A(x)
#define TEST 1
A(TEST)
B(TEST)

When I run the preprocessor, It gives me "TEST" and "1". Can anyone
explain? I thought they would be the same....

regards, B

Aug 22 '07 #1
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