C++26 std:indirect Type and PImpl Idiom

• PImpl idiom gets a boost with C++26 std:indirect type
• Experts discuss the benefits and limitations of this new feature
• Community reactions range from excitement to skepticism

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Expert Insights

Some experts are excited about the new feature, with one saying:

I have a little class called EImpl that is kind of like std::indirect except that it embeds the impl instead of pointing to it.

Others are more cautious, wondering if it’s necessary:

Hmm. Do people use PIMPL that much that we need std library support?

Community Reaction

Some users are concerned about the potential gotchas:

This looks great indeed – I wonder if there are any particular gotchas, though, as things often are in C++next land.

Focus Keyword: C++26 PImpl