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F.8 Add short explanation what "pure function" is
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Description
Although this term is widely known it may be not obvious for person that just started their programming carrier or for programmer that was thought in their native, non-English language.
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Research direction
The issue targets guideline F.8 in the C++ Core Guidelines; start by locating that guideline in the repository and reviewing its surrounding wording. Add a short, beginner-friendly explanation of “pure function,” then verify the guideline remains clear and consistent with nearby text.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Estimated time
- Under an hour
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100