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range_iterator<C>::type
+ Why is there no difference between range_iterator<C>::type
and range_const_iterator<C>::type
for std::pair<iterator, iterator>
.
- In general it is not possible nor desirable to find a corresponding const_iterator
.
- When it is possible to come up with one, the client might choose to construct a std::pair<const_iterator,const_iterator>
+ In general it is not possible nor desirable to find a corresponding const_iterator
.
+ When it is possible to come up with one, the client might choose to construct a std::pair<const_iterator,const_iterator>
object.
- Note that an iterator_range
- is somewhat more convenient than a pair
and that a sub_range
do
+ Note that an iterator_range
+ is somewhat more convenient than a pair
and that a sub_range
does
propagate const-ness.
- The library has been kept small because its current interface will + The library has been kept small because its current interface will serve most - purposes. If and when a genuine need arises for more functionality, it can be + purposes. If and when a genuine need arises for more functionality, it can be implemented.
- One should always start with a generic algorithm that takes two iterators (or - more) as input. Then use Boost.Range to build handier versions on top of the - iterator based algorithm. Please notice that once the range version of the - algorithm is done, it makes sense not to expose the iterator version in + One should always start with a generic algorithm that takes two iterators (or + more) as input. Then use Boost.Range to build handier versions on top of the + iterator based algorithm. Please notice that once the range version of the + algorithm is done, it makes sense not to expose the iterator version in the public interface.
Even though we speak of incrementable iterators, it would not make - much sense for ranges; for example, we cannot determine the size and - emptiness of a range since we cannot even compare - its iterators. + much sense for ranges; for example, we cannot determine the size and + emptiness of a range since we cannot even compare + its iterators.
- Note also that incrementable iterators are derived from output + Note also that incrementable iterators are derived from output iterators and so there exist no output range.
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