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When a reference is list-initialized from an element whose type is not
reference-related to the referenced type, a temporary is created and the
reference is bound to it. Core issue 2267 decided that temporary is
copy-list-initialized even when the reference is direct-list-initialized, so
explicit conversion functions cannot initialize it. prep_list_initializer
always passed CCO_ALLOW_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONS for that temporary (since
EDGcpfe/21369), so the front end accepted such conversions in all modes, even
for copy-list-initialization (int &&r = {a};, f({a})), which no other
compiler seems to accepts. Overload resolution meanwhile rejected them, so
whether a call compiled depended on whether more than one candidate was
involved.
CCO_ALLOW_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONS is now passed only for
direct-list-initialization, and only when emulating a compiler that accepts
those cases (checked on Compiler Explorer):
Mode
int &&r{a}; (explicit operator int)
int &&r{B{}}; (explicit operator int&&)
Strict, GCC 9–13, MSVC 19.29+ non-permissive
error
error
Clang, GCC < 9, MSVC permissive or < 19.29
accepted
accepted
GCC 14+
error
accepted
GCC 14+ accepts the second case because it implements a proposed resolution
of CWG 1996 that binds the reference directly to the conversion function's
result. The front end does not implement that direct binding (see issue #508);
instead, in GCC 14+ modes it allows explicit conversion functions that return
a reference to initialize the temporary. That approximation needs a new
conversion-context flag, CCO_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONS_RETURN_REF, which is
honored in try_conversion_function_match_full using the existing require_reference_return mechanism.
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Bug Fixes
Corrected how explicit conversion functions are handled when brace-initializing references, including references passed to functions.
Improved compatibility with compiler-specific behavior, including GCC versions that allow these conversions only when the conversion function returns a reference.
Documentation
Clarified which explicit conversions are accepted across compiler compatibility modes.
Reference list-initialization now applies compiler-mode-specific rules to explicit conversion functions. The change adds a conversion-context flag and updates regression coverage, expected diagnostics, and the GH-344 note.
A new flag can restrict explicitly allowed conversion functions to those returning references. Direct-list reference initialization allows explicit conversions for specified Clang, GCC, and MSVC configurations; GCC 14 and later allow them only when they return a reference.
Regression coverage and documented behavior tests/tests/regressions/gh-344.sft.cpp, tests/tests/regressions/.gh-344.rto/*, tests/tests/imported/clang/cpp/SemaCXX/.*.rto/default.*.txt, tests/tests/edg/ccs/gnats21369.sft.cpp, src/pending_changes/gh-344-list-init-ref-explicit-conv.txt
The regression test and expected compiler outputs cover reference initialization and braced arguments across compiler modes and language versions. The EDG test adds a GNU version option, and the GH-344 note describes the behavior and compiler-specific cases.
Some valid reference initializations can still be rejected in GCC 14+ mode. The affected cases are narrow, so this is mergeable with owner awareness and a targeted fix.
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Issue #344 requires explicit conversions to be rejected when the reference temporary is copy-list-initialized. prep_list_initializer no longer allows explicit conversion functions unconditionally. I…
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Issue #344 requires explicit conversions to be rejected when the reference temporary is copy-list-initialized. prep_list_initializer no longer allows explicit conversion functions unconditionally. It preserves the documented direct-list emulation cases and limits GCC 14+ emulation to reference-returning conversions through CCO_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONS_RETURN_REF. The gh-344 regression cases cover C++11 and newer modes, copy-list initialization, direct-list initialization, and braced function arguments.
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Minor · Honor the new permission for conditionally explicit conversion… · overload.c:16549-16558
src/overload.c:16549-16558 Minor · Functional Correctness · Quick win
Honor the new permission for conditionally explicit conversion templates.
In GCC 14+ emulation, the temporary uses copy-list-initialization, so the post-deduction check can reject template<class T> explicit(true) operator T&&() for int&& r{S{}} despite the reference-return permission.
Apply that permission after deduction. Also enforce the reference-return restriction when the explicit-specifier becomes true only after substitution.
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Update the post-deduction rejection check around conditionally_explicit_confirmed so GCC 14+ emulation honors the reference-return permission for conditionally explicit conversion templates during copy-list-initialization. Still enforce the reference-return restriction when substitution makes the explicit-specifier true, and preserve rejection in contexts without that permission.
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- Around line 16549-16558: Update the post-deduction rejection check around
conditionally_explicit_confirmed so GCC 14+ emulation honors the
reference-return permission for conditionally explicit conversion templates
during copy-list-initialization. Still enforce the reference-return restriction
when substitution makes the explicit-specifier true, and preserve rejection in
contexts without that permission.
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Fixes #344.
When a reference is list-initialized from an element whose type is not
reference-related to the referenced type, a temporary is created and the
reference is bound to it. Core issue 2267 decided that temporary is
copy-list-initialized even when the reference is direct-list-initialized, so
explicit conversion functions cannot initialize it.
prep_list_initializeralways passed
CCO_ALLOW_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONSfor that temporary (sinceEDGcpfe/21369), so the front end accepted such conversions in all modes, even
for copy-list-initialization (
int &&r = {a};,f({a})), which no othercompiler seems to accepts. Overload resolution meanwhile rejected them, so
whether a call compiled depended on whether more than one candidate was
involved.
CCO_ALLOW_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONSis now passed only fordirect-list-initialization, and only when emulating a compiler that accepts
those cases (checked on Compiler Explorer):
int &&r{a};(explicit operator int)int &&r{B{}};(explicit operator int&&)GCC 14+ accepts the second case because it implements a proposed resolution
of CWG 1996 that binds the reference directly to the conversion function's
result. The front end does not implement that direct binding (see issue #508);
instead, in GCC 14+ modes it allows explicit conversion functions that return
a reference to initialize the temporary. That approximation needs a new
conversion-context flag,
CCO_EXPLICIT_CONV_FUNCTIONS_RETURN_REF, which ishonored in
try_conversion_function_match_fullusing the existingrequire_reference_returnmechanism.Summary by CodeRabbit