Nested Functions in C++

[Steven Bosscher]

On Saturday 23 October 2004 13:11, Andrew Haley wrote:
> So, if we don't implement proposed language extensions people who want
> to experiment will probably be forced to use proprietary compilers.

People can still experiment with extensions in private
trees.

> And no, this isn't a call for a free-for-all.  But some extensions are
> so useful that we should seriously consider them before the TC has
> decided to standardize them.

And what if the TC decides to standardize something similar
but not the same?  That means you either accept that your
compiler will not be backward compatible, or you have to
maintain your own non-standard extensions alongside the new,
standardizes language feature.

Gr.
Steven