Quote: a template with type arguments expresses a commonality across types

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As demonstrated above [with a template for 'sort'], the combination of derivation … used as template arguments, and a base class … [p. 282] Without templates the derivation of similar classes … replication of class template member function code, massive …   Google-1   Google-2

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Quote: a base class expresses a commonality of representation and calling interface

Quote: templates and type inheritance need each other. Without templates, derivation of similar class is tedious; without inheritance, templates lead to massive replication

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