Re: [boost] [property] interest in C# like properties for C++?

Subject: Re: [boost] [property] interest in C# like properties for C++?
From: Stewart, Robert (Robert.Stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-10-22 10:10:59

David Brownstein wrote:
>
> I also
> share your belief that using function-style accessors rather
> than assignment is preferable.

Why?  What does that syntax offer you that makes it better?  I understand Gennadiy's notion of searching for ".value" allowing him to find cases in which he assigns to a "property," though I fail to understand why such a search is important.  I don't understand how parentheses help anything.

In your code, you seem to support both syntaxes:

   std::string strName = Z.Name();
   int iCount = Z.Count;
   Z.Count(3);
   Z.Count = 6;

I see nothing gained by using parentheses.

If there are to be function calls, I should think it would be functions with names like "get_value" and "set_value," though I'd lament the added verboseness.

_____
Rob Stewart                           robert.stewart_at_[hidden]
Software Engineer, Core Software      using std::disclaimer;
Susquehanna International Group, LLP  http://www.sig.com

IMPORTANT: The information contained in this email and/or its attachments is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by reply and immediately delete this message and all its attachments. Any review, use, reproduction, disclosure or dissemination of this message or any attachment by an unintended recipient is strictly prohibited. Neither this message nor any attachment is intended as or should be construed as an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument. Neither the sender, his or her employer nor any of their respective affiliates makes any warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of any of the information contained herein or that this message or any of its attachments is free of viruses.