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C++11 features are generally allowed. Check if the feature you want to | C++11 features are generally allowed. Check if the feature you want to | ||
use has been already used. If not, ask on the mailing list. | use has been already used. If not, ask on the mailing list. | ||
==== auto ==== | |||
Use of {{codeline|auto}} is allowed only where it helps readability | |||
and local variables. | |||
* Never use auto for class members. | |||
* Do not use {{codeline|auto}} unless the type really is obscure. | |||
* Beware of copy when using {{codeline|auto}} in for loops. Pass by reference and use {{codeline|const}} unless you're dealing with simple types such as {{codeline|int}}. See [http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/octave-maintainers/2016-06/msg00144.html 'auto' uses and for-range loops] on the maintainers mailing list for more details. | |||
=== C++14 === | === C++14 === | ||