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[derivation] Do we need to clarify "all types specified in the C++ standard library"? LWG4252

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Description

Does [derivation]/4 (added via LWG2514) cover only standard library classes (and possibly some internal exposition-only classes whose synopses are specified), or ever more classes (observable by the user code) provided by the implementation?

E.g. are some implementation-defined or unspecified iterator types, or return types or std::bind etc. allowed to be final?

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Research direction

Start with [derivation]/4 in the C++ draft and the wording added via LWG2514. Examine whether the provision covers only standard library classes, exposition-only classes, or also implementation-defined and unspecified types such as iterators, return types, and std::bind types. Done means the scope is resolved and the draft wording is clarified if needed.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
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Over a week
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Stale
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