Using attributes in C++

A useful way to communicate with the compiler and other developers through code

All (good) programmers know that adding comments to code is important for maintainability and clarity. Commenting code can help express certain intentions of the code to future developers without speaking to them directly, such as if a function is expected to be deprecated soon or to explain a complex algorithm.

Sometimes, it’s not other developers who get confused by code — it’s the compiler! In some cases, programmers can add…