[Boost-users] Quoting (Was: [serialization, 1_33_0] Correct usage and implementation for serializable objects without default constructors)

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-09-16 02:43:49

Hi Robert,

> signatureAll the above discussion is really a discussion about what the
> assignment of an object that has a const member means.  Well, in C++, it
> really doesn't make sense and I agree.
> 
> That's why I believe there's some tiny piece missing from the
> serialization library.  We should also be able to unserialize instances
> through a factory that returns an actual object rather than having to use
> operator>>.
> 
> Here's some code showing this idea that works along with the previous
> example.
> 
> ...
> 
> I don't think this adds anytihing of value.

Is it possible for you to use proper quoting on your replies. It took me
quite a while to figure out that:

   Here's some code showing this idea that works along with the previous
   example.

followed by

   I don't think this adds anytihing of value.

are actually words of two different persons! Besides, what that "signature"
word right at the beginning?

Thanks,
Volodya