The GNU C++ Iostream Library



Chapter 3: Stream Classes

The previous chapter referred in passing to the classes ostream and istream, for output and input respectively. These classes share certain properties, captured in their base class ios.


  • Ios Shared properties.
  • Ostream Managing output streams.
  • Istream Managing input streams.
  • Iostream Input and output together.


  • Translated 02/24/96 by Rance Necaise. Original texi file by Bothner and Pesch.