Re: [boost] programming guidelines, prefer free functions

From: David Abrahams (abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2000-08-17 16:45:20

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From: <jsiek_at_[hidden]>

> So you don't agree that free functions are better? Why not?

One of the most important roles (possibly *the* most important role) of a
computer program is communication. A member function communicates its
relationship to the object on which it operates better than a free function
does; this is especially true where mutating member functions are
concerned..

-Dave