[C++-sig] Re: tuple, list, dict, et. al

[David Abrahams]

From: "Dave Hawkes" <daveh at cadlink.com>

> I vote for having an exact argument match (answer 1). Too many overloads
can
> eventually lead to type matching ambiguity. If the user has a problem
with
> an application because it uses arguments in a particular way they can
easily
> create their own specific wrapper.

OK.

> I'd also go back to an argument I've used before: It is easier to give
than
> take-away. Should it eventually be shown that more liberal matching
really
> is useful then it could be added at a later date.

Please don't hesitate to keep reminding me of that ;-)

-Dave