Re: [boost] Re: "typeof" implementation idea

From: Joel de Guzman (joel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-04-22 03:32:59

Arkadiy Vertleyb wrote:

> The example is at:
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/typeof.zip
> 
> I am using an MS-specific __COUNTER__ preprocessor macro.  I guess under
> other compilers macros REGISTER_TYPE_IMPL, REGISTER_TEMPLATE_1_IMPL, etc.,
> can be used directly.
> 
> I admit that the code needs to be cleanned up in terms of MPL usage, as well
> as factoring out some code from registration macros, and better use of
> pre-processor looping features.  I apologize for this.  For now I am just
> trying to figure out whether there is an interest, and whether or not I am
> re-inventing the wheel :)

I'm interested. Spirit desperately needs a typeof mechanism, or better
yet, an auto mechanism. It will make life so much happier :-)
However, it definitely has to be cross platform.

Regards,
-- 
Joel de Guzman
http://www.boost-consulting.com
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