text/template: accept interface values as valid

[ugorji]

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Thanks.

What steps will reproduce the problem?
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Pass a valid value into the template as an interface{} (or other interface value).
Try to use it as a parameter to a function later.
It fails because validateType doesn't account for interface values 
(it only accounts for dereferencing pointers).

See: http://play.golang.org/p/Hzf2xal82F

What is the expected output?
From MyLog: Some Message

What do you see instead?
Err: template: t1:1: wrong type for value; expected string; got interface {}

Which compiler are you using (5g, 6g, 8g, gccgo)?
6g

Which operating system are you using?
Linux

Which version are you using?  (run 'go version')


Please provide any additional information below.

[ugorji]

Comment 1:

Enter Fix candidate CL: http://golang.org/cl/6218052

[robpike]

Comment 2:

This issue was closed by revision 4f7c33c.

Status changed to Fixed.