STD::__ITERATOR_TRAITS(3cxx)
π std::__iterator_traits< _Iterator, typename > π
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β¨ NAME β¨
std::__iterator_traits< _Iterator, typename > β traits class for iterators, fr fr. that's the whole vibe. it's a traits class. for iterators. periodt.
π SYNOPSIS π
#include <stl_iterator_base_types.h>
Inherited by std::iterator_traits< _Tp >, and std::iterator_traits< _Iterator >. yes queen, it's the family tree, and these two are the heirs π
π¦ DETAILED DESCRIPTION π¦
so here's the actual template, exactly as it lives in the source, don't touch a character:
template<typename _Iterator, typename = __void_t<>>
struct std::__iterator_traits< _Iterator, typename >"Traits class for
iterators.
(yeah there's a stray quote in there, that's just how it's written, i don't make the rules π)
the tea: this class does nothing but define nested typedefs. that's it. that's the job. it's the behind-the-scenes bestie holding your bags so nobody sees.
the general version simply forwards the nested typedefs from the Iterator argument. like a group-chat relay, zero commentary, just passing the message along π²
specialized versions for pointers and pointers-to-const provide tighter, more correct semantics. so when pointers show up, the specializations get specific. tighter. more correct. main character energy but make it type-correct π
π Definition at line 144 of file stl_iterator_base_types.h. write that down, it's on the exam.
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