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Subject: Re: [boost] C++11 Metaprogramming
From: Gabriel Dos Reis (gdr_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-04-07 10:07:25


On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 5:26 AM, Andrzej Krzemienski <akrzemi1_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> Clearly, if you do not find requiring of the programmers to type this
> "typename" in these places even slightly wrong, you will not appreciate
> alias templates as a useful addition to meta-programming. Also, if you did
> a lot of advanced meta-programming, you have probably mastered the rules of
> template syntax, and find it difficult to sympathize with those that did
> not master the subject.

Andrzej, do not feel alone. I think I've practiced enough of the gymnastics
to master the rules and the syntax; yet, I agree with what you are saying 100%.

-- Gaby


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