[boost] Re: Traits and Policies

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-04-03 09:49:08

"Malcolm Smith" <mjfreelancing_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Hi,
>
> I am new to this list and saw the messages related to traits and policies.
>
> I am an experienced C++ developer but have a limited knowledge of the STL
> and even less of boost - I've joined this list in an effort to become more
> familiar.
>
> I understand policy classes but am not very familiar with traits.
>
> Can someone recommend a link for me to follow so I can better understand
> what they are as well as when, why and how to use them.

http://www.boost.org/more/generic_programming.html

Then you can read this thread, at least until you get bored with the
silly semantic wrangling ;-)

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.lib.boost.devel/35645
(click the subject to see the other articles in the thread)

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com