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Programming construct

In computer programming, a function object is a construct allowing an object to be invoked or called as if it were an ordinary function, usually with the same syntax. In some languages, particularly C++, function objects are often called functors. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Function objectA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Object detection method based on CIoU improved bounding box loss functionInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Programming ScalaThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Hierarchical Grouping to Optimize an Objective FunctionCited 18,918 times
  5. Go sideways: Higher-order functionA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Variadic templateA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun An object that encapsulates a function pointer (or equivalent).

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