-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Ross Levine Sent: 30 March 2009 04:09 To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: Re: [boost] [gsoc] fixed size matrix class? (was: Interest check for 3d geometry proposal)
I guess I'll be a voice of dissent. I personally think a fixed 2d matrix is too easy. It seems all you would have to do is either use a flat boost::array of Rows * Columns or the like, and copy boost::array's interface. This is from someone who is programming a game and already made a 2d matrix class.
Well it might be easy - but IMO the most useful GSoC projects are those that have limited objectives - but actually get finished. There has been a lot of discussion about projects that sound way too ambitious for the time available for a GSoC. Testing and documentation take more time and effort than people usually estimate for. It would be useful to have even a 2D library in a reviewable state. If there is any time left over, other 3, 4 and other fixed N can be explored or tackled? Paul --- Paul A. Bristow Prizet Farmhouse Kendal, UK LA8 8AB +44 1539 561830, mobile +44 7714330204 pbristow@hetp.u-net.com E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) Database version: 5.12070 http://www.pctools.com/uk/spyware-doctor-antivirus/