[LLVMdev] Using C++'11 language features in LLVM itself

[Reed Kotler]

On 01/08/2013 03:45 PM, Chris Lattner wrote:
> It's seems like a quiet and peaceful day, lets stir things up a bit :)
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> How crazy would it be for us to start using basic C++'11 language features (but not C++'11 library features) in LLVM: things like auto, rvalue-refs, lambdas, etc?  I think that we can keep things well defined with a few simple requirements: language features must be supported by MSVC 2010 and later, some version of GCC and later (linux folks should pick?), some version of Clang and later (Freebsd folks?).
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> On the one hand, this would greatly clean up code and is definitely the path forward.  On the other hand, I don't want to substantially harm adoption or use of LLVM by adding another burden to building and developing it.
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> If doing this would be a big problem for you, please speak up, and explain how/when the problem can be resolved.  We will certainly adopt C++'11 features someday, so even if it isn't soon, it is good to have the discussion to find out what the issues are.
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> -Chris
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How about being able to use RTTI and exceptions? (stir, stir...)

Reed