If I remember my C++ (it was years ago, therefore stupidity warning
applies for the following) throwing exceptions in a ctor is (or was)
considered problematic. I can't remember if the application behaviour is
undefined or at least compiler dependent if the constructor doesn't finish.
In any case, Stroustrup (third, p.367) mentions that C++ won't call the
dtor of an object which isn't completely constructed, so that you may land
with a leak, depending on how your ctor is implemented.
Having the ctor calling an initialization method is considered safer.
I hope my memory didn't fail me.
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Michele Ravani
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"Those who live hoping, die singing" My Gran
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