C++ templates in C#

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Bob Weiner

Hi,

Forgive me if this has already been discussed but does C# have a construct
like C++ templates?

bob
 
For additional clarity, Generics in 2.0 aren't exactly like templates.
Managed C++, for example will support both. Generics are generic objects
that produce a specific generic type and specifically typed associated
types. A template is basically a code generator. Both have advantages and
disadvantages. Primarily, templates are capable of a number of things
generics aren't, but only work in the language you are currently using,
while generics give you constraints and cross language support.
 
I should additionally note that 2.0 Generics are not a C# thing, they are a
CLR thing. Generics have been implemented at the IL level in the CLR so
that C#, VB and MC++ will support them. There may be others.
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Sam Gentile said:
I should additionally note that 2.0 Generics are not a C# thing, they are a
CLR thing. Generics have been implemented at the IL level in the CLR so
that C#, VB and MC++ will support them. There may be others.
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Hopefully atleast Delphi and Eiffel. One of the things that bothers me the
most about generics is that they are not CLS compliant(currently anyway),
which basically means that *most*, if not all classes I write will have to
choose between compliance and generics(and, worse yet, where should the
framework stand?). The lack of CLS Compliance really takes a big piece of of
generics gleen.
 
Hi Bob,

I think the community's further reply is of much value.

Do you still have any concern?
If you still have anything unclear, please feel free to tell me. I will
help you.

Thanks

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Jeffrey Tan
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