On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Thomas Klimpel <Thomas.Klimpel@synopsys.com> wrote:
Gottlob Frege wrote:
Lorenzo Caminiti wrote:
*** To me, this is a key question for Boost programmers: IS THIS C++ SYNTAX TOO FOREIGN LOOKING OR DIFFICULT TO USE TO BE ACCEPTABLE? ***
Yes. (Sorry.)
Doesn't Boost.Parameter also uses a foreign looking syntax? But I admit that "DBC_MEM_FUN" is a bit cryptic. How about BOOST_DBC_MEMBER_FUNCTION?
Regards, Thomas
Yes, Boost.Parameter is a bit odd as well. And it makes me hesitate to use it - not avoid it, but hesitate - ie depends on where/how it is used. Yet, in general, I like DSEL (domain-specific embedded languages), and have written a few. But here's the thing: they are **domain-specific** This, for me at least, makes a big difference. I don't mind seeing some strangeness within a certain domain or to solve a particular problem. But when the augmented language is NOT domain-specific, and instead is used all over your code, then I start thinking that maybe we should just be using a different language. Maybe that's just me. And really, I'm just realizing this 'criteria' of mine right now. It is not the only factor I use when looking at macros/DSELs/libraries/coding-standards/idioms/etc, but thinking back to things I've liked/disliked, it seems to be important to me. Hope that makes sense, even though I realize I didn't really explain the difference or give examples, etc. Just my opinion, Tony P.S. I also just hate macros. Maybe for the same reason.