[Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #8904: boost/smart_ptr/detail/atomic_count_pthreads.hpp: Ignores all failures from pthread_* functions

Subject: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #8904: boost/smart_ptr/detail/atomic_count_pthreads.hpp: Ignores all failures from pthread_* functions
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-07-24 23:37:40

#8904: boost/smart_ptr/detail/atomic_count_pthreads.hpp: Ignores all failures from
pthread_* functions
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 Reporter:  Jeffrey Walton <noloader@…>          |      Owner:  pdimov
     Type:  Bugs                                 |     Status:  new
Milestone:  To Be Determined                     |  Component:  smart_ptr
  Version:  Boost 1.54.0                         |   Severity:  Problem
 Keywords:  smart_ptr pthread mutex API failure  |
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 boost/smart_ptr/detail/atomic_count_pthreads.hpp ignores all failures from
 pthread_* functions. Functions include pthread_mutex_init,
 pthread_mutex_lock, pthread_mutex_unlock and pthread_mutex_destroy.

 Perhaps it would be a good idea to use boost/thread/pthread/mutex.hpp. It
 appears to have more stability and throws lock exceptions where
 appropriate.

 Use of BOOST_ASSERT would also be a good idea so developers can learn the
 point of first failure quickly without resorting to debugging.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/8904>
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