Question

I would like to write wrapper for STL iterator.
It should only change behavior of some methods…

I see it like smth like this:

template<***>
class custom_iterator : public ***
{
    T & iter;

public:
    custom_iterator(T & iter) : iter(iter) {}

    // for example, behaviour that increments value
    T_val operator * () { return (*iter)+1; } 
};

How it can be made for all types of iterators? I mean:

• Input Iterator
• Output Iterator
• Forward Iterator
• Bidirectional Iterator
• Random Access Iterator

How it is possible?

Answer 1

Take a look at boost::transform_iterator. I think that’s what you’re trying to get at.

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