Re: [Boost-users] [multi_array] Why the precondition on assignment?

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [multi_array] Why the precondition on assignment?
From: Thomas Klimpel (Thomas.Klimpel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-02-24 13:46:34

Peter Barker wrote:
> > I wonder if anyone can give me the rationale behind
> > boost::multi_index's assignment operator having the following
> > precondition:
>
> That meant to say boost::multi_array like the subject does!
>
> I can't see the logic for requiring the assigned-to object to have the
> same shape as the RHS object - surely the array is being discarded and
> being made a copy of RHS?

It had something to with concepts initially.
It later turned more into a "communication issue". People seem to get very upset about the assignment operator of boost::multi_array, and write long emotional texts why it is completely wrong the way it is. But when Ronald Garcia suggested how he could change boost::multi_array, they didn't even care to give any feedback at all.

> Anyone?

Perhaps I misremember things and should have searched the archives before answering you, but the "Anyone" suggests to me that you want to get at least any reaction/feedback to your question.

Regards,
Thomas