Why CExpert.Init does not call CExpertBase.Init?
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Hello everyone,
I’ve noticed that in the standard MQL5 library ( Expert.mqh ), the CExpert class (derived from CExpertBase ) implements its own Init() method without calling the parent class’s CExpertBase::Init() .
This seems unusual because:
Inheritance Principle: Child classes typically call parent initialization to ensure proper setup.
Potential Risks: Skipping CExpertBase::Init() might miss critical base configurations.
Questions:
Is this intentional design (e.g., performance optimization)?
Could it lead to undefined behavior if CExpertBase::Init() contains essential logic?
How should we handle initialization in custom expert advisors derived from CExpert ?
Looking forward to your insights!