Variadic Templates
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Variadic templates in C++ come in handy when you want to create functions or classes that can take an arbitrary number of template parameters.
This powerful feature, introduced in C++11, allows for more generic and flexible code. Imagine you’re writing a logging function or a data processing utility that can accept varying numbers of arguments; variadic templates shine in these situations.
Let’s dive in and explore what variadic templates are, how to use them, and some common patterns that can help you make the most of this feature.