Re: [Boost-users] A forward iterator need not be default-constructible

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] A forward iterator need not be default-constructible
From: Nathan Ridge (zeratul976_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-09-28 12:08:11

> 2. The concept mechanism used by Boost should not require singular
> iterators to exist; the standard is obnoxious and misguided here and
> promotes sloppy coding.

I think the Boost authors are unlikely to decide to ignore a part of the
standard just because one person believes it is obnoxious and misguided
and promotes sloppy coding.

I would suggest making your case about the default constructibility of
forward iterators at comp.std.c++. If you gain consensus there that
this requirement is indeed misguided, then your request will carry
more weight here.

Regards,
Nate