3903. span destructor is redundantly noexcept

Section: 23.7.2.2.1 [span.overview] Status: WP Submitter: Ben Craig Opened: 2023-03-11 Last modified: 2023-11-22

Priority: Not Prioritized

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Discussion:

The span class template synopsis in 23.7.2.2.1 [span.overview] has this declaration:

~span() noexcept = default;

The noexcept is redundant, as ~span is noexcept automatically. I think the entire declaration is unnecessary as well. There is no additional specification for ~span() at all, much less some that warrants inclusion in the class template synopsis.

Recommended fix:

~span() noexcept = default;

Alternative fix:

~span() noexcept = default;

[2023-03-22; Reflector poll]

Set status to Tentatively Ready after six votes in favour during reflector poll.

[2023-06-17 Approved at June 2023 meeting in Varna. Status changed: Voting → WP.]

Proposed resolution:

This wording is relative to N4928.

1. Modify 23.7.2.2.1 [span.overview], class template span synopsis, as indicated:

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   ~span() noexcept = default;
   
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