Who makes standards in a programming language such as C++?

Question

Do the conventions in a programming language such as in C++ (such as extraction operator >> ) can be changed by a developer? Or is it restricted?

Answer 1

You're asking two questions here.

1. Who makes the C++ Standard?

   The C++ Standards Committee

2. Can I change the behavior of an operator such as operator>>?

   Yes, you can, via a capability defined in the standard. See:

   • http://en.cppreference.com/w/cpp/language/operators

   • What are the basic rules and idioms for operator overloading?