[boost] Re: string algorithms review

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-10-21 09:15:43

"Thorsten Ottosen" <nesotto_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Ok, let's say somebody wrote a custom string class in Python. Would it
> be possible to make both a mutable and non-mutable version of trim for
> that string? 

Yes, but it would be "unpythonic" ;-)

> Or would you be forced to make a certain design?

Depends on how well you respond to pressure from the Python community
;-)

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