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

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> > -----Original Message-----
> > Subject: RE: [Dev-C++] template and prototype
> > 
> 
> > 
> > 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

after your hint, I read something. In ARM (1995) export is not mentioned. In
Stroustrup, The C++ ... (1998) there is a whole chapter about template,
export etc.
Is that what you mean with TC++PL ?
Again many thanks

I will choose option a. placing the definition in one Header and include it.

Horst


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