InterviewDigestTechnical2026-08-13
What is virtual function
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Explain the concept of a virtual function in C++ and describe how it enables runtime polymorphism through the use of a vtable. Provide a code example demonstrating how a base class pointer can invoke the overridden method of a derived class, and explain why declaring a base class destructor as virtual is essential for preventing memory leaks.
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