Re: [boost] [function types] Review

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-06-19 13:05:30

"Jonathan Turkanis" <technews_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Finally, I don't like the fact that the term 'function type' is used to refer to
> pointers and references. This is bound to cause confusion. Also, it means that
> you have to write 'plain' all over the place. In my library, I used the term
> 'signature type,' which I wasn't too happy with, but at least it was clear that
> I wasn't referring to any pre-existing category of types.

How about "callable scalar [type]?"

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Dave Abrahams
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