[offtopic] STL complex design question

[Thomas Kunert]

nbecker@fred.net wrote:
> 
> I do a lot of numerical computation.  I like to use the complex<>
> class.  The STL specifies a default constructor, which will set a
> complex element to zero.  This means that anytime a large complex
> array is needed (for example, enters local scope), the whole thing
> will always be zeroed.
> 
> In my opinion, this is a bad idea.  

Opinions don't matter anymore. It's standard.
 
Take a look at the allocator template class. This can provide
uninitialized memory.

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Thomas Kunert