Re: [boost] [boost::noncopyable] compiler warnings with the -Weffc++ flags

Subject: Re: [boost] [boost::noncopyable] compiler warnings with the -Weffc++ flags
From: Steven Watanabe (watanabesj_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-06-13 12:59:48

AMDG

Daniel Frey wrote:
> Sean reported the same underlying problem against the operators 
> library as <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/979>. I applied 
> the fix as it was transparent for the users and also suggested a 
> similar change for noncopyable on the mailing list - but there wasn't 
> much interest IIRC.
>
> The problem with the approach you described is IMHO that if you allow 
> noncopyable_<T> as an *alternative*, most people will likely ignore 
> it. OTOH, a breaking change - turning the classic noncopyable into a 
> template - might be too intrusive. Personally, I would not mind it, 
> since the compiler will catch all uses of noncopyable without a 
> template parameter and the required change is a no-brainer, so +1 for 
> the change from my side. Let's see if more people like the idea this 
> time :)

I don't think this is sufficiently important to warrant a breaking change no
matter how obvious the update is.

In Christ,
Steven Watanabe