Overload 28 Editorial - C++ International Standard
Patterns
This issue Francis continues his exploration into the world of patterns.
His recent foray has promoted both Aaron Ridout and Paul Field to author
articles about their experience using variations of the Visitor pattern.
As we discuss each of these patterns consider if you’ve used similar
constructions in your recent projects. Theory should always be backed up
with real world experience. So, do write in describing your problem domain
and cunning pattern based solution.
C++ IS
The official vote on the C++ Final Draft International Standard (to make
it an IS) was passed with 20 yes votes (the three other national bodies
entitled to vote failed to do so). In the world of programming languages
no negative votes is unusual, normally there is one national body that
disagrees.
The ANSI C++ standard, ISO/IEC 14882-1998, is available for electronic
delivery as an Adobe Acrobat document from the ANSI Electronic Store
for $18. webstore.ansi.org
John Merrells
October 1998