Requiring Method Signature
Can I constrain a class to have a method with a specific signature using concepts?
Yes, you can use a functional-style requires expression within your concept to specify that a class has a method with a certain signature. Here's an example:
#include <concepts>
template <typename T>
concept Renderable =
requires(T obj, int x, int y) {
{ obj.Render(x, y) } -> std::same_as<void>;
};
struct Sprite {
void Render(int x, int y);
};
static_assert(Renderable<Sprite>); // PassesThe Renderable concept requires that for a type T, it must have a member function Render that is callable with two int arguments x and y, and returns void.
The requires expression provides a way to describe the expected function signature. The obj parameter represents an instance of type T, and x and y serve as the arguments to the Render function.
The return type requirement { obj.Render(x, y) } -> std::same_as<void> specifies that invoking Render with x and y should return something of type void.
If the Sprite class meets these requirements (which it does in this case), the static_assert will pass. If Sprite::Render had a different signature, a compile error would occur.
Using Concepts with Classes
Learn how to use concepts to express constraints on classes, ensuring they have particular members, methods, and operators.