[Term Entry] C++ Maps: .find() #6386
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- Added a new file `find.md` documenting the `.find()` method - Included syntax, description, and a codebyte example to showcase usage
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Hey @dancikmad, thank you for contributing to Codecademy Docs, the entry is nicely written! 😄
I've suggested a few changes, could you please review and modify those at your earliest convenience? Thank you! 😃
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| The **`.find()`** method looks for an element with a given key in a map. It returns an iterator pointing to the element if the key is found; otherwise, it returns an iterator pointing to **`map.end()`** |
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| The **`.find()`** method looks for an element with a given key in a map. It returns an iterator pointing to the element if the key is found; otherwise, it returns an iterator pointing to **`map.end()`** | |
| The **`.find()`** method searches for an element with a given key in a `std::map`. If found, it returns an iterator to the element; otherwise, it returns an iterator to `map.end()`. |
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| - `key`: The key to search for in the map. | |
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| - If the key is found, returns an iterator pointing to the key-value pair. | |
| - If the key is not found, returns an iterator to `map.end()`. |
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@mamtawardhani I addressed the comments you made on improving the entry. Have a look and let me know what do you think about it. |
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Hey @dancikmad, thank you for making the suggested changes. Could you also please add an ## Example block above the ## Codebyte Example block, which demonstrates the term explained? |
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@mamtawardhani no worries. I added one now, please have a look and let me know what do you think so far! 😃 |
- Add an ## Example block code aboce ## Codebyte Example - Add a ```shell``` output for ## Example block
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👋 @dancikmad 🎉 Your contribution(s) can be seen here: https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/cpp/maps/find Please note it may take a little while for changes to become visible. |
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