Re: [boost] [parameter] "Infinite" compile times with EDG based compilers?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-06-15 14:24:27

on Fri Jun 15 2007, David Abrahams <dave-AT-boost-consulting.com> wrote:

>> Yep, the problem occurs when:
>>
>>   typedef typename boost::parameter::binding<
>>      args, tag::domain_error_name,
>> domain_error<BOOST_MATH_DOMAIN_ERROR_POLICY> >::type
>> domain_error_type;
>>
>> is instantiated, and there are a large number of deduced parameters.
>
> Do you *have* to use binding<>?  There is almost always a better way,
> and binding<> is usually more expensive than the alternatives.  Maybe
> you could show me the context.

Oh, I see your example; it's a class template so of course you have no
choice but to use binding<> :(.  I'll give this a look, but I can't
promise positive results.  EDG's template instantiation is pig-slow.

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