Re: [boost] Interest in super string class?

Kon Lovett wrote:

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Even Python's string, which has a *lot* built in, doesn't try to handle the regex stuff directly.

I smell Objective-C.

I know nothing about Objective-C so any resemblance is coincidental.

In which School of Philosophy is Boost?

Perhaps a 'convenience' namespace where "fat" types can live.

It's against the Boost/C++ way...no doubt. See my reply to Dave for more details. It may never see the light of day in Boost, but I'm finding it useful so it seemed like I should share -- especially since it's been awhile since I've contributed any code outside of date_time. Jeff