[boost] Re: Math functions - requirements 'spec'

From: Deane Yang (deane_yang_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-11-05 11:02:24

Hubert Holin wrote:
> 
>       I must say I *strongly* disagree with having code with is C 
> compatible, mainly because this will greatly hamper genericity (or at 
> least convenient and safe parametrisation of code).
> 
>       Even if the code turns up only feasible for, say, float and 
> double, I strongly believe it should be templated upon the floating 
> type, with specializations if need be. The C library in C++ clothing 
> approach is just plain wrong, IMHO.
> 

I completely agree with this. It makes no sense to have a C++ library 
that does not use the full strength of the language.