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Re: Using C++ in GCC is OK
- From: Ian Lance Taylor <iant at google dot com>
- To: Mark Mitchell <mark at codesourcery dot com>
- Cc: GCC <gcc at gcc dot gnu dot org>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 23:10:56 -0700
- Subject: Re: Using C++ in GCC is OK
- References: <4C030228.8020201@codesourcery.com>
Mark Mitchell <mark@codesourcery.com> writes:
> I am pleased to report that the GCC Steering Committee and the FSF have
> approved the use of C++ in GCC itself. Of course, there's no reason for
> us to use C++ features just because we can. The goal is a better
> compiler for users, not a C++ code base for its own sake.
I would like to thank Mark and the SC for securing this agreement.
> Before we start to actually use C++, we need to determine a set of
> coding standards that will apply to use of C++ within GCC.
I have written a proposed set of C++ coding conventions on the wiki at
http://gcc.gnu.org/wiki/CppConventions
This is only a preliminary proposal. It requires fleshing out and
discussion. Comments welcome.
Ian