Re: [boost] [parameter] Avoiding the forwarding problem w/additional overloads

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-09 15:13:00

Daniel Wallin <dalwan01_at_[hidden]> writes:

> 1.34 will feature new macros in Boost.Parameter that have a
> significantly improved interface. Some of the syntax is demonstrated in
> this test:
>
> http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/*checkout*/boost/boost/libs/parameter/test/preprocessor.cpp
>
> They also support in/out parameter overload generation, like what you
> have here. The syntax for this will be:
>
>   BOOST_PARAMETER_FUNCTION((int), f, tag,
>       (required
>         (out(tester), *)
>          ^^^
>         (name, *)
>       )
>   )

Daniel did some really beautiful work on this stuff, I'd like to add.
The library has now gone from being "cool" to "wicked cool."

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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