RE: [Dev-C++] template and prototype

[Ioannis V. <no...@ya...>]

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> all of that I have done ( some days ago )
> It is namely a warning, but no exe is created.


Indeed! I just checked BC++ and they have not implemented export too
(the compiler ignores it). I knew its existence from theory (TC++PL
Special Edition). Till it gets implemented you can do one of the
following:

a) Provide the definition at every compilation unit, possibly in a
header file.

b) Do not use templates but overloaded functions. This implies one
definition for anything making it a mess to maintain. Also in
overloading there may take place implicit type conversions without any
warning and that may be bad.

Do not follow option b. :) Follow option a and be patient till it gets
implemented. The official C++ standard is very recent, and the extent in
which it has been implemented is magnificent for such a small period and
such a big size.



Ioannis
 
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