Odd phrasing makes C library dependent on C++
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[res.on.headers] §17.6.5.2/3 uses "shall" where the intent seems to be "may." It suggests that <math.h> must include <cmath>.
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Locate [res.on.headers] §17.6.5.2/3 in the C++ standards draft and read the surrounding wording. Check whether replacing “shall” with “may” removes the implication that <cmath.h> must include ; done means the revised requirement matches that intent.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
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- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100