Re: [boost] Predictable Layout for certain non-POD data types

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-03-20 12:03:27

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From: "Greg Colvin" <gcolvin_at_[hidden]>

> So we could wind up with:
>
>     an aggregate is a restricted type of struct, union, or array
>
>     a POD is restricted type of aggregate
>
>     an enhanced POD is not an aggregate or a POD
>
> Now maybe this is OK, but it does seem tricky to specify, and both
> aggregate and POD are important concepts that need to be preserved.

I saw that coming too, but figured it was OK, since John suggested it.
I'd rather leave the details of how to describe the core to the core
experts. Maybe it would make sense for you to speak to John about it.

-Dave