C++ Language Extensions

Newsgroups: comp.lang.c++,comp.std.c++



There has been a lot of messages arguing for or against extensions
in general and for or against particular proposed extensions.
The extreme positions can be summarized as:

	This extension is essential now!
and
	No extensions!

I will post two long messages on extensions. The first

"How to propose an extension"

states the position of the extensions working group of
the ANSI/ISO C++ standards group (this is a re-post from last year).
The other

Why consider language extensions?

explains some of my views.

Summary:

	A sceptical, conservative, and thorough approach to extensions
	provides a greater degree of stability and utility than either
	of the extreme positions.

Naturally, this position will not please people with more extreme views.

	- Bjarne Stroustrup (extensions WG chair)


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