C++ List back()

C++ List back() function returns the last element of the list. It provides the direct reference to the element.

Difference between back() and end() function

The end() function returns an iterator to the element while back() function returns a direct reference to the same element.

Syntax

Parameter

It does not contain any parameter.

Return value

It returns the direct reference of the last element.

Example

Let's see a simple example

Output:

back() is : @

In this example, back() function returns the last element of the list i.e @.