Re: [boost] Request for rationale

From: Emil Dotchevski (emil_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-11-03 03:30:48

> I don't think making file_entry is a lot of work. It's pretty simple and
> straightforward. And once it's made, you keep it around in your arsenal.

Not to split hairs here, but you could also write:

boost::shared_ptr<FILE> open_file( char const * name, char const * mode )
{
  if( FILE * f = fopen(name,mode) )
    return boost::shared_ptr<FILE>(f,fclose);
  else
    throw fopen_error(name,mode);
}

and keep that in your "arsenal".

In fact, I think this function would be a good addition to boost so
it's part of everyone's arsenal. :)

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