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move <meta> out of include_c++/experimental and define __cpp_lib_reflection, fix for [GH #36] - #343

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Fixes #36.

As discussed in the issue:

  • include_c++/experimental/meta.stdh is moved to include_c++/meta.stdh, so is found like the other EDG headers.
  • meta.stdh defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L, the value used by GCC 16.1 and 16.2 (libstdc++ bits/version.h).
  • Comments in interpret.c and macro.c that named <experimental/meta> are updated, and include_c++/Changes has a 7.1 entry.

Tests:

  • New changes/GH36 checks __cpp_lib_reflection after #include . It uses the GCC system headers, which are not accepted for 32-bit targets, so it has //require:TARG_SUPPORTS_X86_64 1. The edg_x86_32 / edg_x86_32_cp expectations list it as REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
  • The reflections/demo1 header pack now points at the new location, and the test includes . Its edg_x86_64_cp recording only changes in the header path and line numbers.
  • cwg3122, cwg3145 and cwg3162 include without system headers. They now find meta.stdh and stop at instead of at . They are still CATASTROPHE, so only their recordings change.

edg-pack-cpfe-ce --add-experimental-headers packaged include_c++/experimental for reflection. That directory is now gone, so the flag exits with "does not exist". In default mode, meta.stdh is packaged with the other include_c++ headers. Should the flag and its help text be removed, or kept for future experimental headers?

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  • New Features
    • The reflection header is now available as <meta> rather than <experimental/meta>. When reflection support is enabled, it defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L if the macro is not already defined.
  • Documentation
    • Updated the Changes log and header references to use the <meta> name.
  • Tests
    • Added C++26 reflection coverage and updated related expected compiler output for the header’s new location.

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This does what was asked in #36: meta.stdh moves to include_c++, and it defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L, the value GCC 16.1 and 16.2 use.

One question: dev_tools/bin/edg-pack-cpfe-ce --add-experimental-headers packaged include_c++/experimental for reflection. That directory is now gone, so the flag exits with "does not exist". In default mode, meta.stdh is now packaged with the rest of include_c++. Should I remove the flag and its help text in this PR, or keep it for future experimental headers?

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The PR moves <meta> from the experimental include location to the main include directory. The header conditionally defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L. Related compiler comments, reflection tests, and expected diagnostic fixtures are updated.

Changes: Reflection header migration

Layer / File(s) Summary
Header and feature-test macro
include_c++/meta.stdh, include_c++/Changes, tests/tests/changes/GH36.sft.cpp, tests/tests/changes/.GH36.rto/default.1.1.txt, tests/tests/changes/.includes/meta/meta.stdh
The header description now refers to facilities described in P2996. It defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L when __cpp_impl_reflection is defined and __cpp_lib_reflection is not already defined. The test checks the macro value and __cpp_impl_reflection.
Update reflection header references
tests/tests/reflections/.includes/meta/meta.stdh, tests/tests/reflections/.includes/exp_meta/experimental/meta.stdh, tests/tests/reflections/demo1.sft.cpp, src/interpret.c, src/macro.c, dev_tools/bin/edg-pack-cpfe-ce
The reflection test uses the meta header pack and includes <meta>. Its include link points to the main header, and the old experimental link is removed. Compiler comments now refer to <meta> or meta.stdh. The header-pack tool returns without an error when the experimental-header directory is absent.
Refresh compiler diagnostic fixtures
tests/tests/cwg/.cwg3122.rto/*, tests/tests/cwg/.cwg3145.rto/*, tests/tests/cwg/.cwg3162.rto/*
Expected compiler outputs now record failures to open <concepts> from meta.stdh, replacing failures to open meta.

Priority: ➖ Normal

Estimated code review effort: 2 (Simple) | ~10 minutes

Change: Bug fix

Suggested reviewers: darkarc

Merge Risk: ⚪ Minimal · up to 6344e

The reflection header migration and feature-test macro are aligned with the adopted compiler and library contract, with no unresolved merge-blocking risk.

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Changed systems: tests, include_c++, src, dev_tools

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Before / after behavior

  • observed — Modified behavior in include_c++/Changes: Adds the Version 7.1 change-log entry documenting <meta>’s move from the experimental subdirectory and its __cpp_lib_reflection value of 202603L.
  • observed — Modified behavior in src/interpret.c: Updated the comment identifying the header that declares std::meta::operators: <experimental/meta> is now <meta>.
  • observed — Modified behavior in src/interpret.c: Updated the comment identifying the header that declares the std::meta::operators enumerator sequence: <experimental/meta> is now <meta>.
  • observed — Modified behavior in src/macro.c: Updated the comment to refer to meta.stdh rather than <experimental/meta.stdh>; no implementation changed.
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Failed Failed checks: 1 warning

Check name Status Explanation Resolution
Linked Issues check Warning Issue #36 requests the __cpp_reflection feature macro and suggests a value such as 20240512. include_c++/meta.stdh defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L instead. `tests/tests/changes/GH36.… Define the feature macro requested by issue #36 in include_c++/meta.stdh and add an automated test for that exact macro. If __cpp_lib_reflection is also required, retain and test it separately.
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Title check Passed The title names the primary change: moving out of include_c++/experimental and defining __cpp_lib_reflection. The raw summary confirms both parts: meta.stdh now lives at include_c++/meta.stdh, …
Out of Scope Changes check Passed The header relocation, reflection macro test, reflection demo updates, diagnostic recording updates, comments, changelog entry, and packaging-script adjustment support the reflection-header and featur…
Docstring Coverage Passed No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check. Docstring coverage is scoped to functions touched by this diff. Analyzed 0 functions across 2…
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The title names the primary change: moving <meta> out of include_c++/experimental and defining __cpp_lib_reflection. The raw summary confirms both parts: meta.stdh now lives at include_c++/meta.stdh, and the header defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L. The title also names the fix for GH #36, which the objectives link to. The title is long at 93 characters, but it is specific and matches the changeset.

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The header relocation, reflection macro test, reflection demo updates, diagnostic recording updates, comments, changelog entry, and packaging-script adjustment support the reflection-header and feature-macro work in issue #36. No unrelated change is shown.

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No functions found in the changed files to evaluate docstring coverage. Skipping docstring coverage check. Docstring coverage is scoped to functions touched by this diff. Analyzed 0 functions across 2 files. (1 skipped: 1 unsupported.)

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Issue #36 requests the __cpp_reflection feature macro and suggests a value such as 20240512. include_c++/meta.stdh defines __cpp_lib_reflection as 202603L instead. tests/tests/changes/GH36.sft.cpp tests only __cpp_lib_reflection, so the requested macro is not implemented or tested.

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Define the feature macro requested by issue #36 in include_c++/meta.stdh and add an automated test for that exact macro. If __cpp_lib_reflection is also required, retain and test it separately.

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🟡 Minor · Do not abort when the optional experimental-header directory is absent. · meta.stdh:11-13

include_c++/meta.stdh:11-13
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Do not abort when the optional experimental-header directory is absent.

--add-experimental-headers remains accepted and main() passes it into package creation. When set, _add_experimental_headers_to_base exits if include_c++/experimental is absent. This PR removes that directory, so the option exits before creating the package. Default-mode packaging still includes the moved header through include_c++.

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   header_dir = source_dir / 'include_c++' / 'experimental'
   if not header_dir.exists():
-    eprint(f"{header_dir} does not exist")
-    sys.exit(1)
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Update _add_experimental_headers_to_base to return without aborting when
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- Line 19: Update the reflection feature-macro guard in the <meta> path so that
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I updated the pull request to address an issue found by CodeRabbit.

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perfect, thanks @daveedvdv-nvidia

@daveedvdv-nvidia @nv-cmeerw @mborland can you please review this PR?

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