[boost] Re: boost/pending/mutable_queue missing clear() function

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-14 12:55:25

Douglas Gregor <doug.gregor_at_[hidden]> writes:

> On Feb 11, 2005, at 5:39 PM, Lloyd J Lewins wrote:
>
>> I notice that mutable_queue is missing a clear() function, i.e. a low
>> overhead way of emptying the entire queue (without resorting to
>> repeated
>> pops). However, I think clear() can be implemented as follows:
>>
>>     void clear() { clear(); }
>>
>> Which is efficient and (often) fast. 

Surely that one only runs until you blow the stack.  Am I missing
something?

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