Re: [boost] Math Constants Library formal review results

From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-04-26 07:28:17

From: "Ed Brey" <brey_at_[hidden]>

> The real world can be surprising.  At least it surprised me.  The
> following actually compiled (and hopefully is legal C++):
> 
> float (&pi)() = boost::math::constants<float>::pi;
> a = pi() * r * r;

And if you're lucky, the compiler will inline pi().

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Peter Dimov
Multi Media Ltd.