1. $interface is just one example. Look at the $value example and defining an operator == which automatically works for all members: that does not yet exist 2.

1. $interface is just one example. Look at the $value example and defining an operator == which automatically works for all members: that does not yet exist 2. Some (or all? not sure..) of the reflection capabilities this brings are compile-time so no runtime speed penalty 3. There's a first for everything :] That being said, I'm also not sure it if will make it to the standard but for different reasons; mainly that it's a pretty huge change and will make C++ even more mature/difficult/one language to rule them all/easier to rant on/...