File input and output: the ability to read and write to file(s). Files can be used to save and store data for later use. ex: word processors, image editors, spreadsheets, games, web browswers, system settings, etc.
- ifstream fin;
- fin.open("input_file.txt");
- fin.fail();
- fin >> readValue;
- fin.close();
- ofstream fout;
- fout.open("output_file.txt");
- fout.fail();
- fout << outputVar << "output string\n";
- fout.close();