Re: C++ exceptions are broken.

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Date	2016-03-15 11:28 -0700
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Subject	Re: C++ exceptions are broken.
From	woodbrian77@gmail.com

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On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 12:30:17 PM UTC-5, Bo Persson wrote:
> On 2016-03-15 15:45, Gareth Owen wrote:
> >
> > No, the problem is
> >
> >    throw std::logic_error("I've made a terrible mistake");
> >
> > calls the constructor
> >
> >    std::logic_error(const std::string&);
> >
> > which has to construct a string, which might throw std::bad_alloc
> >
> >
> 
> There is also a constructor
> 
>      explicit logic_error(const char*);
> 
> which doesn't have to call a string constructor.
> 
> 
> 
> Bo Persson
> 

What's the point of std::logic_error?  Asserting has 
already been defended and I agree with those who say to
use asserts.  Recent threads, including this one, have
pointed out dangers and snares associated with 
std::logic_error.  IMO C++ would be better off without it.

Brian
Ebenezer Enterprises
http://webEbenezer.net

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