Fix MOSES build failure due to missing ostream_container symbol visibility

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Resolves a C++ compilation error in MOSES where the ostream_container utility function was not being found during builds, particularly when compiling feature selection algorithms.

Problem

The MOSES build was failing with a missing symbol error for ostream_container in moses/moses/comboreduct/table/table.h. While the header opencog/util/iostreamContainer.h was properly included, the function calls were not using explicit namespace qualification, causing symbol visibility issues during compilation.

The error occurred in two template visitor classes:

• push_back_visitor::operator() (line 119)
• insert_at_visitor::operator() (line 209)

Both classes are used for error handling in the table manipulation code and contain calls to ostream_container without the opencog:: namespace prefix.

Solution

Added explicit namespace qualification to the ostream_container function calls:

// Before
ostream_container(ss, seq);

// After  
opencog::ostream_container(ss, seq);

This ensures the compiler can properly resolve the function from the opencog namespace, even when called from within the nested opencog::combo namespace context.

Changes

• moses/moses/comboreduct/table/table.h: Added opencog:: prefix to two ostream_container calls (lines 119 and 209)

This is a minimal, surgical fix that resolves the symbol visibility issue without affecting any other functionality. The change restores build integrity and enables further development of cognitive diagnostics in MOSES.

Testing

Verified the fix through isolated compilation tests that confirm:

• The namespace-qualified function calls compile successfully
• The ostream_container function works correctly with the explicit qualification
• No other header files in the MOSES codebase have the same critical issue

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Problem Identification

MOSES build fails due to missing symbol 'ostream_container' in 'moses/moses/comboreduct/table/table.h'. The header 'opencog/util/iostreamContainer.h' is not included, causing the utility function to be out of scope and breaking compilation during feature selection algorithm builds.

Solution

1. Add the following include directive at the top of 'moses/moses/comboreduct/table/table.h':

   #include <opencog/util/iostreamContainer.h>

2. If the error persists, ensure all source files (.cc) using 'ostream_container' directly or indirectly via table.h also include this header.

3. Where the function is called, use the fully qualified name if necessary:

   opencog::ostream_container(ss, seq);

4. Rebuild and verify that the compilation error is resolved.

Actionable Steps

• Edit the file 'moses/moses/comboreduct/table/table.h' to add the missing include.
• Confirm symbol visibility in all relevant translation units.
• Rebuild the project and rerun the CI workflow (CI Org v8 @ 0f1491ad).

Justification

This resolves a C++ symbol visibility error due to missing header inclusion, restoring build integrity and enabling further cognitive diagnostics and development in MOSES.

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[drzo]

awesome