Re: [boost] Traits and Policies

From: Rob Stewart (stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-04-05 08:49:42

From: "Malcolm Smith" <mjfreelancing_at_[hidden]>
> 
> I am new to this list and saw the messages related to traits and policies.

Welcome.

> I understand policy classes but am not very familiar with traits.

The former grew out of the latter.

> 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/libs/type_traits/index.html defines a large
collection of single-purpose traits classes. std::numeric_limits,
a collection of traits under a single name, is another example of
a traits class.

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Rob Stewart                           stewart_at_[hidden]
Software Engineer                     http://www.sig.com
Susquehanna International Group, LLP  using std::disclaimer;