Re: [boost] Second iteration of Boost.XInt library uploaded, requesting further comments

Subject: Re: [boost] Second iteration of Boost.XInt library uploaded, requesting further comments
From: Stewart, Robert (Robert.Stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-04-01 07:25:57

Chad Nelson wrote:
> On 03/31/2010 01:26 PM, DE wrote:
>
> > i find 'nan()' member function confusing
> > i would have made 'nan()' a static function returning NaN
> > and renamed the former to 'is_nan()'
> > similarly 'odd()' and 'even()' could be 'is_odd()' and
> > 'is_even()' but these are less confusing to me [...]
>
> The nan function was named that way because it fits in with the naming
> of the even and odd functions (which n1694 specified). For what it's
> worth, I agree with you; the constructor taking a not_a_number object
> was my second choice, not my first.

There's still time to change the upcoming standard and you can lead the way now in your library.  Consider submitting defects for these things to make future code more readable.

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

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