Re: [boost] Formal Review Request: TypeErasure

Subject: Re: [boost] Formal Review Request: TypeErasure
From: Daniel James (dnljms_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-05-30 19:14:03

On 30 May 2012 23:21, Simonson, Lucanus J <lucanus.j.simonson_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> Daniel James wrote:
>>Luanus Simonson wrote:
>>> Dave Abrahams wrote:
>>>
>>>>IMO DuckTyping is an ill-defined term that is sometimes used to hide a multitude of sins.
>>>
>>> Yes, after making that post I thought about it a little more and decided I don't know how to define duck typing, but I know it when I see it.
>>
>>How about structural typing?
>
> I just had an evil thought for a name: MetaTyping
> Evil because meta is overused, but perhaps apt in this case.
> Types of types.  It has similar meaning to concepts, but wouldn't be confused with concepts.
>
> However, given Steven's lack of interest in the topic of a new name I'm guessing he wants to stick with TypeErasure and that's fine with me.

I wasn't suggesting a name for the library.