boostorg / boostorg/hana

Consider adding a way to get type names as compile-time strings

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Description

As done in [ctti](https://github.com/Manu343726/ctti).

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Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked ctti project and Boost.Hana's existing metaprogramming facilities to determine the intended type-name scope and compile-time string representation. The issue names no files or tests; the work is done only when a concrete API, supported cases, and corresponding validation are agreed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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