isocpp / isocpp/CppCoreGuidelines
Question about template specialization
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Description
The behavior of a program that adds specializations for
is_sameoris_same_v(since C++17) is undefined.
This statement is relevant for any trait, not only for is_same.
Will guidelines protect us from this kind of undefined behavior?
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Research direction
The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Start by reviewing the quoted C++ standard-library rule and the repository’s existing guidance on template specialization; done means deciding whether the concern needs a specific guideline or clarification.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 18/100