From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-11-02 12:45:51
"Terry G" <tjgolubi_at_[hidden]> writes:
> I've just finished reading C++ Template Metaprogramming again.
> I just don't get it.
>
> Why would someone use a type container?
>
> I have used enable_if, along with some of the logic functions for managing
> an overload set.
> Otherwise, I'm clueless.
>
> I'd really like a reference to an MPL primer or some case studies.
The book contains a case study in which type sequences are used to
describe the rows of a state machine's transition table. Was that not
a sufficient motivating case?
> Too much pain with very little gain.
What, specifically, do you find painful?
> Time to ask for help.
> Rereading this, it sounds negative.
> Really, I think the MPL is really cool!
Cool; how can we help?
-- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting www.boost-consulting.com