C/C++ How to Write a Copy Assignment Operator for CarCounter in C++?

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The discussion revolves around implementing a copy assignment operator for the CarCounter class in C++. The operator should assign the carCount from one CarCounter object to another and return the current object. The initial code includes a constructor and methods to set and get the car count, but the copy assignment operator is not yet implemented. A user expresses difficulty in solving the code and requests assistance. The forum emphasizes the importance of sharing progress or attempts to facilitate effective help from others, encouraging users to provide context for their questions.
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I am given a prompt to: Write a copy assignment operator for CarCounter that assigns objToCopy.carCount to the new objects's carCount, then returns *this.

Code:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

class CarCounter {
   public:
      CarCounter();
      CarCounter& operator=(const CarCounter& objToCopy);
      void SetCarCount(const int setVal) {
         carCount = setVal;
      }
      int GetCarCount() const {
         return carCount;
      }
   private:
      int carCount;
};

CarCounter::CarCounter() {
   carCount = 0;
   return;
}

// FIXME write copy assignment operator

/* Your solution goes here  */

int main() {
   CarCounter frontParkingLot;
   CarCounter backParkingLot;

   frontParkingLot.SetCarCount(12);
   backParkingLot = frontParkingLot;

   cout << "Cars counted: " << backParkingLot.GetCarCount();

   return 0;
}
I cannot solve the code for it, I am stuck.
 
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