From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-02-11 12:17:15
David Abrahams wrote:
> "Peter Dimov" <pdimov_at_[hidden]> writes:
>
>> The compiler is allowed to elide a temporary created by a copy
>> constructor.
>>
>> The compiler is _not_ allowed to elide a temporary created by some
>> other constructor, because this changes observable behavior and is
>> not explicitly allowed.
>
> I think what's explicitly allowed depends on your reading of 8.5.3/5
No, the relevant portion here is 12.8/15.
I'll get back to the rest of your points later. :-)