Re: [boost] [type_traits] is_convertible<int, int&> inconsistent result

Subject: Re: [boost] [type_traits] is_convertible<int, int&> inconsistent result
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-11-08 04:57:33

> I'd expect boost::is_convertible<int, int&>::value to be false, so I was
> surprised that it gives me "true" under g++ 4.7.1.
> Switch to std::is_convertible<int, int&> or using clang instead gives me
> the expected "false".
>
> After some search, I found:
> https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/7251
>
> Any plan to fix it?

Yes, but it's tricky to do without breaking stuff, I will get back to this 
eventually though,

John.