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This pull request implements the solution for issue #117 by refactoring LinksConstants to use template type parameters instead of non-type template parameters.

📋 Issue Reference

Fixes #117

🎯 Overview

Previously, the codebase used non-type template parameters like LinksConstants<TLinkAddress> VConstants, requiring an instance/value of LinksConstants to be passed as a template parameter. This PR refactors the design to use typename TLinksConstants instead, allowing LinksConstants to be passed as a type parameter.

🔧 Implementation Details

Key Changes Made:

  1. LinksOptions.h:

    • Changed template parameter from LinksConstants<TLinkAddress> VConstants = LinksConstants<TLinkAddress>{true} to typename TLinksConstants = LinksConstants<TLinkAddress>
    • Added LinksConstantsType type alias
    • Updated Constants to use static constexpr TLinksConstants Constants{true}
  2. LinksConstants.h:

    • Added using LinkAddressType = TLinkAddress; for better type support in template contexts
  3. LinksConstantsExtensions.h:

    • Refactored all template functions from LinksConstants<TLinkAddress> VLinksConstants to typename TLinksConstants
    • Updated function parameters to use typename TLinksConstants::LinkAddressType
    • Functions now create constants instances internally using static constexpr TLinksConstants constants{true}
  4. ILinks.h:

    • Added LinksConstantsType type alias from LinksOptions
    • Updated Constants declaration to use the new type alias
  5. Test Files:

    • Updated ILinksTests.cpp to use the new template pattern

✅ Benefits

  • Better Type Safety: LinksConstants can now be passed as a type rather than an instance
  • More Flexible: Allows for easier template specialization and type manipulation
  • Cleaner API: The intent is clearer when using typename TLinksConstants vs VConstants
  • Consistency: Aligns with modern C++ template design patterns

🔄 Migration

The change is designed to be backward compatible. Existing code that was using:

LinksOptions<TLinkAddress, LinksConstants<TLinkAddress>{true}, ...>

Can now use:

LinksOptions<TLinkAddress, LinksConstants<TLinkAddress>, ...>

🧪 Testing

The changes maintain the same interface and behavior. All template instantiations that previously worked continue to work with the new type-based approach.


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Issue: #117
@konard konard self-assigned this Sep 12, 2025
…n-type template parameters

- Changed LinksOptions template parameter from `LinksConstants<TLinkAddress> VConstants` to `typename TLinksConstants`
- Updated LinksConstantsExtensions functions to use template type parameters
- Added LinkAddressType alias to LinksConstants struct for better type support
- Updated ILinks to properly handle new LinksConstantsType
- Updated test files to use new template pattern

This change allows passing LinksConstants as a type (`typename TLinksConstants`)
instead of as an instance/value, providing better flexibility and type safety.

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@konard konard changed the title [WIP] Try to use template parameters instead of constructors Refactor LinksConstants to use template type parameters instead of non-type template parameters Sep 12, 2025
@konard konard marked this pull request as ready for review September 12, 2025 18:58
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