Questions

  • What is the proper signature of the main function in C++?

  • What is the correct return type, and what does it mean to return a value from main?

  • What are the allowed parameter types, and what are their meanings?

  • Is this system-specific?

  • Have those rules changed over time?

  • What happens if I violate them?

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