Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #3158: is_iless throws exception in string algorithms library

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #3158: is_iless throws exception in string algorithms library
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-06-09 20:41:48

#3158: is_iless throws exception in string algorithms library
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  Reporter:  David Psenicka <dpsenick_at_[hidden]>  |       Owner:  pavol_droba
      Type:  Bugs                               |      Status:  closed     
 Milestone:  Boost 1.40.0                       |   Component:  string_algo
   Version:  Boost Development Trunk            |    Severity:  Problem    
Resolution:  invalid                            |    Keywords:  is_iless   
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Changes (by pavol_droba):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => invalid

Comment:

 is_iless was never intended nor designed to compare strings. its function
 is to compare characters. It uses C++ locale facet to convert the case of
 the input and that
 facet is obviously not specialized for std::string.

 use boost::ilexicographical_compare instead.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/3158#comment:1>
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