Nested Functions in C++

[Robert Dewar]

Gabriel Dos Reis wrote:
> Robert Dewar <dewar@gnat.com> writes:

> | One point here is that I think any such experimental features
> | should never be available by default. It should be necessary
> | to use some special switch or directive.
> 
> While I agree with your statement in general, existing practice
> suggest otherwise :

Well I know that historically C extensions have been available
by default, but I think that if we consider adding anticipatory
features to g++ before they are standardized, then they should
be under control of a non-default switch.