Is it recommended in C++ 20 to always favor direct-list-initialization over copy initialization or even direct initialization as a general rule of thumb? As an old C++98 programmer coming back to C++ after 15 years it still feels natural to use auto i = 5 instead of auto i {5}. I want to make sure the "new" way really is the new default before "burning in" the new way into my coding guides.
Should I favor direct list initialization over copy initialization as a general rule of thumb?
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I suppose post modern C++ enables you to express "intent" instead of "operation". In that sense auto i {5}; would state you allow the compiler to choose the type and that you only care about 'i' being initialised, not caring how that happens? But if your intent is to initialise in some specific way you have chosen to be "the best" in some sense, then choose the initialisation you think comes closest to that way :)
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