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Document number: N4228

Date: 2014-10-13

Refining Expression Evaluation Order for Idiomatic C++

by Gabriel Dos Reis, Herb Sutter, Jonathan Caves

Excerpt:

This paper proposes an order of evaluation of operands in expressions, directly supporting decades-old established and recommended C++ idioms. The result is the removal of embarrassing traps for novices and experts alike, increased confidence and safety of popular programming practices and facilities, hallmarks of modern C++.