Catching C++ Exceptions in D - Windows and Linux

[Laeeth Isharc]

On Tuesday, 12 September 2017 at 04:33:30 UTC, Nicholas Wilson 
wrote:
> On Tuesday, 12 September 2017 at 03:51:45 UTC, Laeeth Isharc 
> wrote:
>> Hi.
>>
>> I'm here in HK with Ilya, Atila, John Colvin, and Jonathan 
>> Davis.
>>  I wondered what the current state of D catching C++ 
>> exceptions was on Linux and Windows.  I know that some work 
>> was done on making this possible, and my understanding is that 
>> it is, more or less - just wondered what the rough corners 
>> might be.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Laeeth.
>
> IIRC I remember Walter saying that we should only bother to be 
> able to catch C++ exceptions derived from std::exception, as 
> opposed to say ints or strings. I believe the line was "those 
> who throw ints should get what they deserve".
>
> Apart from that I believe they should "just work", although I 
> haven't tested.
>
> OT I'm sorry I could make it to HK, I'm busy with uni all this 
> week. I could possibly do telepresence though.
>
> Nic

Thanks, Nic.  Sorry about the dates - was arranged last minute.  
I'll drop you a line shortly in any case.


Laeeth.