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[containers] "throws an exception"

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Description

Should subclauses in [containers] follow the resolution of LWG 1004?

Further, when do we really need "throws an exception" (if any)?

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Research direction

Start by reading the containers subclauses and the resolution of LWG 1004, then review the draft's uses of “throws an exception.” Done means resolving whether those subclauses should follow LWG 1004 and establishing which uses, if any, should remain.

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Tech stack
cpp, tex
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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5/5
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Over a week
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Stale
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Needs clarification
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