Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #4333: boost::iterator_range<T>::size() only works for T = random access iterator

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #4333: boost::iterator_range<T>::size() only works for T = random access iterator
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-02-07 18:00:22

#4333: boost::iterator_range<T>::size() only works for T = random access iterator
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  Reporter:  mstefanro     |       Owner:  neilgroves
      Type:  Bugs          |      Status:  closed    
 Milestone:  Boost 1.43.0  |   Component:  range     
   Version:  Boost 1.44.0  |    Severity:  Problem   
Resolution:  invalid       |    Keywords:            
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Comment (by Jonathan Wakely <jwakely.boost@…>):

 Although it's true the code agrees with the documentation, that doesn't
 explain why it can't work with forward traversal iterators. What is the
 reason for this restriction?

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/4333#comment:2>
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