on Sat Nov 17 2007, Joel de Guzman <joel-AT-boost-consulting.com> wrote:
Beman Dawes wrote:
Robert Ramey wrote:
smart_cast.hpp state_saver.hpp strong_typedef.hpp pfto.hpp The above are documented in the serialization library. Each one has its own page.
Thanks, Robert.
SVN updated.
This is somewhat discomforting. Isn't there a policy for placing headers in the root boost directory?
There is a standard practice that was established by tradition and consensus, but no written policy.
Can anyone simply place whetever he/she wants there? The files above look like small utilities. As such, they are not fast track reviewed, AFAICT.
Unfortunately, the standard practice was not followed by everyone, and although moderators have made explicit requests that these headers be brought into conformance with that practice, our requests have been ignored.
That goes the same for the boost namespace. IMO, we need a clear policy on what goes there. Lest, we'll have it filled up and polluted with lotsa stuff before we know it.
Yes, well, now we have a precedent that violates what is, IMO, the only reasonable policy. That makes it a little harder to make the policy official. But anyway, I have a strong suspicion that you and I substantially agree on that policy, so I would be very happy if you'd write something up. Then we have something concrete to argue about ;-) -- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting http://www.boost-consulting.com