What is the difference between a program and a C++ program
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Description
Typically we refer to a program or the properties of a program, but in some places we refer to C++ programs and their properties. When do we choose to qualify "program" as "C++ program"? Is this documented? Do we know whether that rule has been applied consistently?
AFAICT, the use of "C++ Program" occurs mostly when dealing with abstract machine notion of threads and concurrency; "C++ program" is used fairly consistently through the library clauses; and "C++ program" is used widely in compatibility Annex C.
If we are to use the compound-noun more consistently, should we give it a macro the would help writing tools and text searches to distinguish correct uses of "program" distinct from the compound "C++ program"?
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Start by searching the draft for “program” and “C++ program,” especially the abstract-machine concurrency material, library clauses, and compatibility Annex C. Compare the usages and determine whether a consistent qualification rule or a macro is warranted; done requires an agreed treatment and documented consistency.
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- Tech stack
- cpp, tex
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- documentation
- Issue type
- Refactor
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- 4/5
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- 3-5 days
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- Needs clarification
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- 30/100