Tokens
Tokens are the smallest elements of a C++ program, they have a specific meaning to the compiler.
- Identifiers
- Numeric
- Boolean and Pointer Literals
- String and Character Literals
- User-Defined Literals
- Operators
- Punctuators
- Keywords
Take a note tokens are usually separated by white space, which can be one or more:
- Blanks
- Horizontal or vertical tabs
- New lines
- Form feeds
- Comments