Summary
This episode explores the concept of printing information at compile time using a proposal called 'static_print'. Jason demonstrates a patched version of GCC that implements this functionality, showing how to print simple values, complex types, and type information during compilation. The feature allows developers to debug template code and understand type deduction without having to run the program, making it especially useful for visualizing constexpr computations and complex template machinery.
Related C++ Standard Sections
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