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🎯 Issue

Fixes #45 - Simplifies the overly complex EnsureExtensions.h implementation

📋 Problem Analysis

The original implementation had several layers of unnecessary complexity:

  • Multiple function overloads with recursive calls between them
  • Lambda-based lazy evaluation for simple string messages
  • std::string parameters for static messages
  • Function call overhead from multiple delegations

✨ Solution

Significantly simplified the implementation while maintaining identical functionality:

Key Changes Made:

  1. 🔧 Replaced std::string with std::string_view for static messages (as suggested in issue comments)
  2. 🚀 Eliminated complex lambda-based message builders for simple cases
  3. ⚡ Reduced function call overhead by implementing logic directly instead of recursive delegation
  4. 📝 Added noexcept(false) specifications where appropriate
  5. 🔄 Updated forward declaration in Range[T].h to match new signatures

Before vs After:

Before (complex lambda approach):

template <typename TArgument>
void MaximumArgumentIsGreaterOrEqualToMinimum(TArgument&& minimumArgument, TArgument&& maximumArgument, const std::string& maximumArgumentName, std::string message)
{
    auto messageBuilder = [&message]() { return message; };
    MaximumArgumentIsGreaterOrEqualToMinimum(minimumArgument, maximumArgument, maximumArgumentName, messageBuilder);
}

After (direct implementation):

template<typename TArgument>
void MaximumArgumentIsGreaterOrEqualToMinimum(TArgument&& minimumArgument, TArgument&& maximumArgument, std::string_view maximumArgumentName, std::string_view message)
{
    if (maximumArgument < minimumArgument)
    {
        throw std::invalid_argument(std::string("Invalid ").append(maximumArgumentName).append(" argument: ").append(message).append(1, '.'));
    }
}

✅ Benefits

  • Performance: Eliminated recursive function calls and lambda overhead
  • Memory: std::string_view avoids unnecessary string copying for static messages
  • Readability: Code is now much cleaner and easier to understand
  • Maintainability: Fewer overloads and simpler logic
  • Compatibility: API remains identical, no breaking changes

🧪 Testing

  • Created and ran comprehensive tests to verify functionality
  • All existing behavior preserved
  • Exception messages remain identical
  • Performance improved due to reduced overhead

📝 Notes

  • Maintains the lazy evaluation concept where it's actually beneficial (dynamic message generation)
  • Keeps the same API surface for backward compatibility
  • Addresses the core concern raised in the issue about unnecessary complexity

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Issue: #45
@konard konard self-assigned this Sep 13, 2025
- Replace std::string with std::string_view for static messages
- Eliminate complex lambda-based message builders for simple cases
- Remove recursive function call overhead by direct implementation
- Add noexcept(false) specification where appropriate
- Update forward declaration in Range[T].h to match new signature

This addresses issue #45 by significantly reducing the complexity while
maintaining identical functionality and API compatibility.

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@konard konard changed the title [WIP] Can we simplify this? Simplify EnsureExtensions.h implementation Sep 13, 2025
@konard konard marked this pull request as ready for review September 13, 2025 18:05
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