When to use "::" and when to use "."
<p>Apologies for a question that I assume is extremely basic.</p>

<p>I am having trouble finding out online the difference between the operator :: and . in C++</p>

<p>I have a few years experience with C# and Java, and am familiar with the concept of using . operator for member access.</p>

<p>Could anyone explain when these would be used and what the difference is?</p>

<p>Thanks for your time</p>
