Subject: Re: [boost] [PATCH Boost.smart_ptr] Add intrusive_ptr<>::release()
From: Peter Dimov (lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-12-02 13:45:25


Andrey Semashev wrote:
> The reset/release pattern is quite established in STL and Boost and I'd
> prefer not to disturb it. This will only add confusion.

I agree with Lars and Jonathan, sorry Andrey. Naming the function "release"
will add confusion even though you might argue that it will improve
consistency.