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Why `std::array` doesn't offer bit packing for boolean values like what `std::vector` does?

As far as I know std::array doesn't pack bits for boolean values like bitset but std::vector does, but I cannot find any explanation for this online.

Why did the C++ developers decide not to do this?

Solution

  • Q: Why does std::vector pack bits?
    A: Poor design.

    Q: Why doesn't std::array pack bits?
    A: Learned from the previous mistake.