Re: [boost] [type traits] incomplete types

From: John Maddock (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-09-13 05:11:51

David Abrahams wrote:
> on Wed Sep 12 2007, "John Maddock" <john-AT-johnmaddock.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>> I have tested this with with VC 7.1, and it works.
>>> Will this work on other platforms?
>>> Are there any reasons not to add this check?
>>
>> Nope, I've fixed this with a couple of static_asserts in the SVN
>> trunk version.
>
> I once again recommend the use of the MPL assertion suite for improved
> error messages.

:-)

Point taken, I'd need an "is_incomplete" predicate for that though, any 
takers?  Or would it be a recipe for ODR violations even trying to implement 
such a beast?

My gut feeling at present is that this is more trouble than it's worth...

John.