rjk::duck delivers zero-boilerplate C++26 type erasure
rjk::duck is a single-header C++ library that simplifies type erasure beyond standard solutions like std::any. It uses upcoming C++26 reflection features to automatically generate vtables and tags, allowing users to define interfaces as simple structs with a trait annotation.
This project perfectly demonstrates the paradigm-shifting potential of upcoming C++26 reflection capabilities, turning notoriously complex C++ design patterns into elegant, ergonomic code.
* Boilerplate Elimination: By using static reflection to handle vtable generation, it drastically reduces the manual coding and maintenance burden associated with custom type erasure.
* Bleeding Edge C++: Its reliance on experimental C++26 reflection makes it a fascinating preview of the language's future, though it currently limits adoption to specific compiler branches (gcc with reflection support).
* Ergonomic Polymorphism: It achieves true duck-typing in C++, providing a much more readable and intuitive interface mechanism without sacrificing the underlying performance expectations of the language.
DISCOVERED
2h ago
2026-07-14
PUBLISHED
6h ago
2026-07-14
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RyanJK5
