Re: [boost] [iterators] Proof-of-concept for a sentinel iterator adapter

Subject: Re: [boost] [iterators] Proof-of-concept for a sentinel iterator adapter
From: Steven Watanabe (watanabesj_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-05-13 17:41:11

AMDG

Mathias Gaunard wrote:
> Beman Dawes wrote:
>> Attached is proof-of-concept code for a sentinel iterator adapter. 
>
> This is not a true iterator adapter, since it can only adapt an 
> iterator of pointer type, not just any iterator.
>
>
>> Would a production version of this iterator adapter be a worthwhile 
>> addition to Boost.Iterators?
>
> I suggest turning it into a true iterator adapter that would apply a 
> predicate on each element to tell whether it is the end.

How do you plan to represent the end without adding extra overhead for 
comparisons?

In Christ,
Steven Watanabe