Re: [boost] Interfaces Library, a macro less implementation

From: Joel de Guzman (joel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-07-01 18:40:45

Daniel Wallin wrote:
> Joel de Guzman wrote:
> 
>>Hi,
>>
>>I like the idea behind the Interfaces Library:
>>     http://www.kangaroologic.com/interfaces/
>>
>>I need one now. I dislike the macro-based Interface
>>Definition Language, however. I find it utterly ugly
>>especially because interfaces should be immediately
>>readable. IMO, the macro-based IDL is not.
> 
> 
> Have you seen the suggestions for a better macro IDL? For instance:

No.

>   BOOST_INTERFACE(
>     baz,
>       (int, foo, (int))
>       (int, bar, (char const*))
>   )
> 
> IMO that's quite readable.

Indeed. They're ok. Not as pretty as real C++ member functions,
but ok. Is there a prototype?

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