Re: [boost] Re: Metaprogramming: Using static const or enum?

From: Terje Slettebø (tslettebo_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-01-07 19:37:33

>From: "Paul Mensonides" <pmenso57_at_[hidden]>
>
> > Just my 2 cents.
>
> Make that 3 cents...
>
> In summary, enumerations are distinct types and therefore can interfere
with
> the rest of the language.  Particularly, constant expressions,
overloading,
> operator overloading, template type deduction, etc..  Personally, I think
> that is a strong case *against* using enumerations.

I agree.

And since there are techniques for making out-of-class definitions easier
(and automatic), which may be instantiated if needed, like you showed, then
static const seems clearly best.

Regards,

Terje