>>>>> "Angus" == Angus Leeming <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Angus> Abdelrazak Younes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> By the way, right now, there are multiple instances in the code >> where operator[] access is used. Thus implying that we must present >> a position type interface (vector alike). At the same time, like in >> the case above, there are instances where the coder preferred an >> iterator interface. I am fine with the idea of presenting both >> types of interfaces (my version of ParagraphList presents both) but >> what is the opinion of developers? Do we have to force one way or >> the other? My opinion is that for cases like the above, a position >> type interface is better because shorter. But there are other cases >> where an iterator interface should be very useful... albeit not >> many in current cvs (or svn ). But sometimes too much choice kills >> the flexibility... Angus> I believe that the operator[] interface was introduced by Andre Angus> as an optimization after profiling the code. Since our iterators store offsets (the pit, which are more stable than a real iterator), we need direct access. I think we need both interfaces. JMarc
