Problem returning vector from a function

Question

error: expected constructor, destructor, or type conversion before '<' token

Relevant section of C++ code:

InputParser::vector<bar*> getFooBar(){
return bars;
}

We have defined vector bars; as a private variable in the header file.

Can someone please explain how to resolve this error?

What you think is relevant and what is actually relevant are often two very different things, especially in cases where you are here precisely because you do not understand the problem. This is one of those times. — Lightness Races in Orbit
– Lightness Races in Orbit, Commented Feb 21, 2011 at 23:08

Lightness Races in Orbit · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-21 23:07:54Z

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Your question is not too clear. If this is supposed to be a std::vector, that's not the type you are using. Assuming getFooBar is a member of InputParser, the syntax is:

std::vector<bar*> InputParser::getFooBar()
{
    return bars;
}

answered Feb 21, 2011 at 23:07

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Lightness Races in Orbit Over a year ago

No problem. I suggest getting a decent book and brushing up on the declaration and definition of class members. :)

Lightness Races in Orbit Over a year ago

@VJo: Thanks! I practise on IRC ;P

engf-010 · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-21 23:14:06Z

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Maybe you want to wrtie this :

const std::vector<bar*>& InputParser::getFooBar()

edited Feb 21, 2011 at 23:14

answered Feb 21, 2011 at 23:08

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