Re: [boost] [range] Inconsistent range_iterator metafunction

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-11-08 08:50:28

Thorsten Ottosen <nesotto_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Sorry for the late reply, but I keep getting my messages rejected when I
> use a different smpt-server. Very annoying.
>
>> It seems like it should be
>> 
>>   range_iterator<vint const>::type  ==>  std::vector<int>::const_iterator
>> 
>> I know we discussed this before.  Thorsten, are you planning to make
>> this change?
>
> yes, and many more. I do wonder how I should tacle the fact that the upgrade 
> will break a lot of code. Maybe I should put the new version in different 
> directory, say boost/range/new/...

I think that's too likely to lead to ODR violations.  If the old
interface and the new one can't coexist seamlessly for a release you
have to bite the bullet and break code.

Cheers,
Dave

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