Hi
I am trying to learn about Queues and use templates at the same time. I
have written the following code and I am getting a link error, stating
"unresolved external symbol, "int__cdecl adsq::QInitiali se<struct
adsq::Data>(str uct adsq::Head<stru ct adsq::Data> *)"
-----------adsq.h file
#ifndef ADSQ_H
#define ADSQ_H
#include <iostream>
namespace adsq
{
struct Data
{
int First;
int Second;
};
template <class T> struct Node
{
T itsData;
Node<T>* nextNode;
};
template <class T> struct Head
{
Node<T>* itsHead;
Node<T>* itsTail;
long Count;
];
template <class R> int QInitialise(Hea d<R>* theQueueHead);
//Specialiasation
//template <> int QInitialise(Hea d<Data>* theQueueHead);
}
-----------adsq.cpp
#include "adsq.h"
template <class R> int adsq::QInitiali se(Head<R>* theQueueHead)
{
theQueueHead->itsHead = 0;
theQueueHead->itsTail = 0;
theQueueHead->Count = 0;
}
//template <> int adsq::QInitiali se(Head<Data>* theQueueHead)
//{
//theQueueHead->itsHead = 0;
//theQueueHead->itsTail = 0;
//theQueueHead->Count = 0;
//}
-----------driver.h
#ifndef DRIVER_H
#define DRIVER_H
#include <iostream>
#include "adsq.h"
#endif
-----------driver.cpp
#include "driver.h"
using namespace std;
using namespace adsq;
int main()
{
Head<Data> *pH = new Head<Data>;
int i = QInitialise(pH) ; //This will only work if you implement
//the specialisation
}
I have tried to keep this as simple for myself as possible as I am still
new to this C++ game.
I have tried the FAQ and googling, but I can't find anything specific to
passing templates to templates
Can you pass a template to another template as I am trying to do above,
or is it not possible. Must I use specialisations , if I do how will I
know ever type that a user may put into my queue?
The above was created in a VS 2003 unmanaged project.
TYIA
nifsmith 5 5304
"nifsmith" <ha*********@ly cos.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cj******** *@titan.btinter net.com... Hi
I am trying to learn about Queues and use templates at the same time. I have written the following code and I am getting a link error, stating
"unresolved external symbol, "int__cdecl adsq::QInitiali se<struct adsq::Data>(str uct adsq::Head<stru ct adsq::Data> *)"
[snip] I have tried to keep this as simple for myself as possible as I am still new to this C++ game.
I have tried the FAQ and googling, but I can't find anything specific to passing templates to templates
Can you pass a template to another template as I am trying to do above, or is it not possible. Must I use specialisations , if I do how will I know ever type that a user may put into my queue?
The problem is covered in the FAQ but it has nothing to do with passing
templates to templates (which is perfectly OK). The problem is that template
code must always go in header files, take all the code from adsq.cpp and put
it in adsq.h. See the FAQ http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lit...html#faq-34.12 and following.
john
John Harrison wrote: The problem is covered in the FAQ but it has nothing to do with passing templates to templates (which is perfectly OK). The problem is that template code must always go in header files, take all the code from adsq.cpp and put it in adsq.h. See the FAQ http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lit...html#faq-34.12 and following.
john
Here I stand chastened and contrite.
I now intend to read everything in the FAQ
Many thanks
nifsmith.
"John Harrison" <jo************ *@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:2r******** *****@uni-berlin.de... "nifsmith" <ha*********@ly cos.co.uk> wrote in message news:cj******** *@titan.btinter net.com... Hi
I am trying to learn about Queues and use templates at the same time. I have written the following code and I am getting a link error, stating
"unresolved external symbol, "int__cdecl adsq::QInitiali se<struct adsq::Data>(str uct adsq::Head<stru ct adsq::Data> *)" [snip] I have tried to keep this as simple for myself as possible as I am still new to this C++ game.
I have tried the FAQ and googling, but I can't find anything specific to passing templates to templates
Can you pass a template to another template as I am trying to do above, or is it not possible. Must I use specialisations , if I do how will I know ever type that a user may put into my queue?
The problem is covered in the FAQ but it has nothing to do with passing templates to templates (which is perfectly OK). The problem is that template code must always go in header files, take all the code from adsq.cpp and put it in adsq.h. See the FAQ http://www.parashift.com/c++-faq-lit...html#faq-34.12 and following.
john
I wish to go on this subject. Given the 3 rules from the FAQ:
1.. A template is not a class or a function. A template is a "pattern"
that the compiler uses to generate a family of classes or functions.
2.. In order for the compiler to generate the code, it must see both the
template definition (not just declaration) and the specific types/whatever
used to "fill in" the template. For example, if you're trying to use a
Foo<int>, the compiler must see both the Foo template and the fact that
you're trying to make a specific Foo<int>.
3.. Your compiler probably doesn't remember the details of one .cpp file
while it is compiling another .cpp file. It could, but most do not and if
you are reading this FAQ, it almost definitely does not. BTW this is called
the "separate compilation model."
Suppose I wish to make a library using templates (being classes or
functions). Of course, I don't want my source code (i.e. my little secrets)
being distributed along with my binaries (.lib, .dll, or .so, name it!). On
the other hand, I cannot start specifying all possible instantiations, in my
..cpp, any potential user will try to make up.
Can someone tell me what are my options, as a Foo provider, to sell my
product to the Bar implementers?
Thank you.
"Maitre Bart" <ma********@vid eotron.ca> wrote... [...] I wish to go on this subject. Given the 3 rules from the FAQ: 1.. A template is not a class or a function. A template is a "pattern" that the compiler uses to generate a family of classes or functions. 2.. In order for the compiler to generate the code, it must see both the template definition (not just declaration) and the specific types/whatever used to "fill in" the template. For example, if you're trying to use a Foo<int>, the compiler must see both the Foo template and the fact that you're trying to make a specific Foo<int>. 3.. Your compiler probably doesn't remember the details of one .cpp file while it is compiling another .cpp file. It could, but most do not and if you are reading this FAQ, it almost definitely does not. BTW this is called the "separate compilation model." Suppose I wish to make a library using templates (being classes or functions). Of course, I don't want my source code (i.e. my little secrets) being distributed along with my binaries (.lib, .dll, or .so, name it!). On the other hand, I cannot start specifying all possible instantiations, in my .cpp, any potential user will try to make up.
You can't? Why can't you? Do you really have such a library that all
types could be used to instantiate templates?
Can someone tell me what are my options, as a Foo provider, to sell my product to the Bar implementers?
You have three options.
One (just like many, if not all, other template code vendors do) is to
obfuscate the hell out of your code and still supply it all in the
headers you provide along with the rest of it. That's the most common
way. If you really want to protect your "secrets", get a patent. If
they are not patentable, they are not really secrets, are they?
Two is to limit your clients to use of a compiler that implements "export"
and make sure that all your object code (and template code) supplied is
compiled with that compiler.
Three is to limit your clients to instantiating your templates with
a short predetermined list of types. You library code has to contain the
necessary _explicit_speci alisations_ of all the templates.
Both two and three are the ways to put yourself at a huge disadvantage
as far as software market goes. Since you said that you cannot rely on
option "three", then you are stuck with one or two, and limiting your
clients to a particular (potentially not very popular or even known)
compiler is in no way a good idea. Of course, the final decision is for
you to make.
Oh, the fourth option is to drop templates altogether and go with the
plain ol' set of functions and classes. Nothing essentially wrong with
that either. Majority of libraries on the market are still template-free.
Victor
"Victor Bazarov" <v.********@com Acast.net> wrote in message
news:dnK5d.1168 83$MQ5.24909@at tbi_s52... "Maitre Bart" <ma********@vid eotron.ca> wrote... [...] Suppose I wish to make a library using templates (being classes or functions). Of course, I don't want my source code (i.e. my little secrets) being distributed along with my binaries (.lib, .dll, or .so, name it!). On the other hand, I cannot start specifying all possible instantiations, in my .cpp, any potential user will try to make up. You can't? Why can't you? Do you really have such a library that all types could be used to instantiate templates?
Well, here is a simple case. Let's say that some of my template functions,
for example, contain a functor (or a predicate) a user has to provide as an
argument:
template <class _A_ , class _R_, class _Op_>
_R_ DoSomething(_A_ a_from, _A_ a_to, _Op_ a_converter);
How can I possibly think about all of the possible instantiations that may
exist in the whole world for 'a_converter'? Can someone tell me what are my options, as a Foo provider, to sell my product to the Bar implementers?
You have three options.
One (just like many, if not all, other template code vendors do) is to obfuscate the hell out of your code and still supply it all in the headers you provide along with the rest of it. That's the most common way. If you really want to protect your "secrets", get a patent. If they are not patentable, they are not really secrets, are they?
That is what I can observe in MS' STL implemention. Still, I wouldn't take
is solution if all my invested $$$ in development could be
reverse-engineered in a couple of hours. Would you? !!!
Two is to limit your clients to use of a compiler that implements "export" and make sure that all your object code (and template code) supplied is compiled with that compiler.
Then, I will need to read from Herb Sutter about 'export'.
Three is to limit your clients to instantiating your templates with a short predetermined list of types. You library code has to contain the necessary _explicit_speci alisations_ of all the templates.
That is precisely my point!
Both two and three are the ways to put yourself at a huge disadvantage as far as software market goes. Since you said that you cannot rely on option "three", then you are stuck with one or two, and limiting your clients to a particular (potentially not very popular or even known) compiler is in no way a good idea. Of course, the final decision is for you to make.
I think I will conclue rapidely on the subject (see below)...
Oh, the fourth option is to drop templates altogether and go with the plain ol' set of functions and classes. Nothing essentially wrong with that either. Majority of libraries on the market are still template-free.
Finaly, it all looks like that templates were not designed for "private"
libraries, unless they contain no secret and can be explicitely instantiated
for the basic types, which by nature is a "public" library.
Victor
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