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istreambuff_iterator::equal needs a const & parameterSection: 24.6.4.4 [istreambuf.iterator.ops] Status: C++11 Submitter: Alisdair Meredith Opened: 2009-05-28 Last modified: 2017-11-29
Priority: Not Prioritized
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Discussion:
The equal member function of istreambuf_iterator is
declared const, but takes its argument by non-const reference.
This is not compatible with the operator== free function overload, which is
defined in terms of calling equal yet takes both arguments by reference to
const.
[ The proposed wording is consistent with 110(i) with status TC1. ]
[ 2009-11-02 Howard adds: ]
Set to Tentatively Ready after 5 positive votes on c++std-lib.
Proposed resolution:
Ammend in both:
24.6.4 [istreambuf.iterator]
[istreambuf.iterator::equal]
bool equal(const istreambuf_iterator& b) const;