Boost C++ Libraries: Ticket #3442: tracking level etc. for templates

anonymous — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:54:08 GMT

let me know if you agree with this but don't think it's worth your effort. I'll write a patch.

severity changed

Robert Ramey — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:58:36 GMT

severity Problem → Cosmetic

Hmm - took me a while to figure this out. Very clever.

I'm not sure it's worth it though. This would mean

a) implementing this for ALL serialization traits not just one b) Adding explanation to the documentation c) Making tests to prove that it works on all compilers

So there's a fair bit of work involved. If you're still interested let me know

anonymous — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:21:21 GMT

not immediatly, but I'll put it on my todo-list. I'm using this in a library I'm planning to submit for review, which requires the user to also use boost.serialization so it would be nice if that matched if the library will be accepted.

I'm only aware of tracking and imlpementation level, I have to look up what the other serialization traits are.

the thing I can't do is c) as I only have 2 compilers available.

anonymous — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:57:33 GMT

which syntax do you prefer?

BOOST_CLASS_TRACKING_TEMPLATE(mytype,2,(class,int),track_never); or BOOST_CLASS_TRACKING_TEMPLATE(mytype,(class)(int),track_never);

(class,int) without an argument which gives the number of template parameters is not a possibility

status changed; resolution set

Robert Ramey — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:30:56 GMT

status new → closed
resolution → wontfix

Looking over all my items. I think I've come to terms with this.

It's a worthy idea. But I think it's too complicated to add to the library.

Also, it's not really an issue of serialization library, Rather it's an issue of exporting type traits in general. I think you should formulate this as an idea for boost and inquire on the list.

Robert Ramey