what is return type of assignment operator?

Question

I am just starting C++. I am a bit confused about the return type of assignment and dereference operator. I am following the book C++ Primer. At various occasions, the autho

Answer 1

I have seen similar issues, but I guess it would be best to use

X& X::operator=(const X&);

Using this, you will be able to reuse the object in a chain-assignment.