Re: [boost] [type_traits] Interest in is_iterator type trait?

Subject: Re: [boost] [type_traits] Interest in is_iterator type trait?
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-08-19 12:47:36

> Back in 2011, Howard Hinnant and I put together an is_iterator type trait
> based on code Howard had developed and used over a period of time.
>
> See http://beman.github.io/is_iterator/is_iterator.hpp for the actual code
>
> See http://beman.github.io/is_iterator/is_iterator_test.cpp for a test
> program.
>
> The intent was always to submit is_iterator to Boost, but we never got
> around to it. Now I need it in Boost.Filesystem, so I'd rather see it go in
> type traits than just sticking it into boost/filesystem/detail.
>
> If there is interest, and John Maddock gives the OK, I'll write docs and
> integrate into type_traits, then submit a pull request.

I don't see why it shouldn't go in type_traits - in fact I think I've 
used something similar myself before.

John.