[boost] Re: Fun PP lib example

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-04 08:19:22

"John Torjo" <john.lists_at_[hidden]> writes:

>>
>> Here's an example I just cooked up of using the PP lib to solve a
>> classic C++ OO problem: repeated boilerplate in the definition of
>> Pimpl classes.  Paul, if you want to put it (or something like it) in
>> the PP lib docs, you're welcome to.
>>
> Hi Dave,
>
> Pretty cool!
> Small note: instead of 'interface', maybe you could use some other word,
> like interf or something, since VC6 has its own (stupid) extension, and
> highlights the 'interface' as a keyword (not sure if VC7 does the same).
>
> Anyway, users of VC could get a little confused :)

I have little sympathy ;-S

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