Re: [boost] polymorphic containers

From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-11-16 07:13:22

From: "Jeff King" <peff-boost_at_[hidden]>
> I'm considering a new poly_ptr class for boost; the intent is to aid in
> the creation of heterogenous (polymorphic) containers.

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> - does this duplicate functionality already in boost?
> - is there a better way to achieve the same ends?

Please take a look at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/impl_ptr/variant.hpp
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/impl_ptr/variant_test.cpp

I think that it comes pretty close to what you were describing.

> - should this be part of boost?

I think so, in one form or another. Perhaps it's time for me to finally
polish variant.hpp and request that review.

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