[boost] Re: [bug]: optional<T> fails on self-assignment

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-02-18 15:25:49

"Fernando Cacciola" <fernando_cacciola_at_[hidden]> writes:

> You have the experience of the evolution of the std library, so tell me:
> Is introducing a compiler error in old code that used to compile fine (but 
> do the wrong thing) a good idea? Is this acceptable?

My experiences don't give me any opinion on these questions, in general.

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