RE: [boost] Iterator adaptors

From: scleary_at_[hidden]
Date: 2000-12-20 11:22:54

> While looking at revamping STLport's iterator debugging code using 
> iterator_adaptors as an example, it occurred to me that the wrapped 
> type need not be an iterator at all. Given the right policies class 
> and traits, you can make an iterator out of anything. It leaves me 
> wondering whether we should loosen the constraints for usage, and if 
> so, what exactly we're describing. Thoughts?

I totally agree.  The Integer Range adaptor already does this.  I see the
resulting semantic requirements for the underlying type as being quite
loose, mostly existing as prerequisites on the semantic descriptions of the
adaptor.

        -Steve