[Qt-interest] Example of "moveToThread (this)" idiom -- legal?

[K. Frank]

Hi Mihail -

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM, Mihail Naydenov <mlists at ymail.com> wrote:
> Without going through the example, I just wanted to remind you
>
> Qt itself uses moveToThred(this)
>
> (see QFilesystemWatcher implementation)

Good point. It looks like it uses the full "moveToThread (this)"
idiom:  It derives from QThread, calls moveToThread (this),
and has signals ans slots.

> So, I am sure by definition moveToThred(this) is not illegal.

Yes, QFileSystemWatcher looks like a strong vote that
moveToThread (this) is technically legal.

> If there are any dangers or gotchas they must be documented and
> let the users decide what design approach is best suited for their needs.
>
> thanks
> MihailNaydenov

Thanks.


K. Frank

> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: K. Frank <kfrank29.c at gmail.com>
>>
>> Hello List!
>>
>> According to my understanding of the Qt threading model,
>> I  believe that our so-called "moveToThread (this)" idiom is
>> technically  legal.  I'd like to get some feedback on whether
>> this is  correct.
>> ...