> I'm pretty sure I'm not good at it yet but I always found this one > line. "word counter" impressive. > > std::distance(std::istream_iterator<std::string>(std::cin), > std::istream_iterator<std::string>());
it is impressive that you typed that on a blackberry! it's not short, if you count the class implementation. it doesn't convey the idea - the solution is not understood unless you understand each piece. i think what Ron is bringing up is having/learning the ability to see through layers of filters to the exact need and providing a design that is just the right distance between "pie in the sky" and "failure of vision".
