Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #6553: Boost.Format - format object implicitly converts to string

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #6553: Boost.Format - format object implicitly converts to string
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-02-16 06:50:32

#6553: Boost.Format - format object implicitly converts to string
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  Reporter:  mpbecey7gu@…            |       Owner:  samuel_krempp 
      Type:  Patches                 |      Status:  new           
 Milestone:  To Be Determined        |   Component:  format        
   Version:  Boost 1.47.0            |    Severity:  Not Applicable
Resolution:                          |    Keywords:                
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Comment (by dlwalker):

 Converting a `format` object to a string object can be highly convenient,
 but the two object types aren't conceptually and/or functionally
 equivalent (or even nearly so).  Consider the potential consequences
 before adding this change.  Maybe the conversion operator could use the
 C++11 "explicit" marker, but I haven't considered if that solution would
 satisfy anyone.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/6553#comment:1>
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