Eric Niebler wrote:
> Looking at N2284, 28.8/3 basic_regex class template synopsis shows
> this constructor:
>
>   template <class InputIterator>
>     basic_regex(InputIterator first, InputIterator last,
>                 flag_type f = regex_constants::ECMAScript);
>
> In 28.8.2/15, the constructor appears with this signature:
>
>   template <class ForwardIterator>
>     basic_regex(ForwardIterator first, ForwardIterator last,
>                 flag_type f = regex_constants::ECMAScript);
>
> ForwardIterator is probably correct, so the synopsis is wrong.

I think either could be implemented?  Although an input iterator would
probably require an internal copy of the string being made.

I have no strong feelings either way, although I think my original intent
was InputIterator.

John.

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