Re: C++11 features, move semantics?

[Yann LEYDIER <yann leydier info>]

On 01/08/15 21:39, Murray Cumming wrote:
> I'm open to the idea, but I'd like to see some small example of how
> this might be used, please.

The most immediate use of move semantics would be to be able to use this:
std::vector<Gtk::Label> labels;

It would also enable the use of Herb Sutter's  AAA style (Almost Always 
Auto):
auto label = Gtk::Label{"foo"}; // instead of: Gtk::Label label{"foo"};


However, such changes are mainly cosmetic. It's similar to moving C 
functions to a class as static members: it feels nice but it doesn't 
make use of C++'s power. Migrating to C++11 should probably begin with 
getting rid of all raw pointers. But seeing how difficult it is to break 
the ABI, I suppose that breaking the API is impossible, at least until a 
possible Gtk4 is released, isn't it?

yann