Re: [boost] [system][filesystem v3] Question abouterror_code arguments

Subject: Re: [boost] [system][filesystem v3] Question abouterror_code arguments
From: Scott McMurray (me22.ca+boost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-10-27 16:36:01

2009/10/27 Andrey Semashev <andrey.semashev_at_[hidden]>:
>
> Then, perhaps, we should take a closer look at these errors. Does, for
> instance, failing to delete a file qualify as such non-exception error?

Depends on the usage.  If I'm removing a cache file, it's plausible
that it doesn't exist, and it's easier (less to type), faster (fewer
operations to run), and more correct (due to race conditions) to just
delete it than to guard it with an existence check.