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In message <9511292357.AA11227@getafix.infosoft.com> - jgalt@infosoft.com 
(John Galt) writes:
:>
:>I don't have a copy of the standard, so please forgive me if I'm not the first
:>to think of some of this ... but here is my "C++ features Christmas list."  :)
:>I'll list the most important stuff first.

  ... rest deleted ...

	I notice the phrase "like Pascal" in your feature list appears quite often. 
Why then, do you not prefer Pascal (or Borland's Version)? Of course, when I 
look at developing Delphi applications, I'm constantly asking why Pascal 
can't do this or that which C++ does so well. The answer to your questions 
can best be found in Stroustrup's "Design and Evolution of C++" which 
discusses in detail how certain language features came about, why they are 
the way they are, and examples of feature requests that were rejected and 
why. After you have the understanding you'll be able to request feature 
changes that are in the context of the language you're dealing with. 
Meanwhile, this book will bring up all kinds of new issues and challanges. A 
very enjoyable read!

	later,

		Ben Scherrey
		scherrey@proteus-tech.com


  er... Who's John Galt?


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