On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Robert Ramey <ramey@rrsd.com> wrote:
question:What is Boost?
a) A collection of libraries to make as many C++ programmers as possible more productive? b) A staging area for libraries which are aimed at being included in the standard library? c) An area for expermenting with and testing new ways of using C++ to exploit novel ideas in software developement like functional programming, DSELs, etc. (I know these aren't new ideas but implementing them within the compile time type system of a widely used language seems pretty novel to me) d) A collection of "facades" to permit one to write one program/algorithm which will efficiently run accross different combinations of OS's and compilers e) A vehicle for promoting C++ to a wider audience and promote quality software practices in general. f) Provide the "definitive" implementation of commonly required components. example shared_ptr. f) ... you're own view here.
answer: yes!
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So I'm more of the view that we let stuff into boost as long at it meets quality standards. Then let users decide.
+1 --Lorenzo