Re: [boost] Extending Boost.Python with NumPy support

On October 2, 2016 6:20:27 PM EDT, Stefan Seefeld wrote:

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On September 30, 2016 11:55:59 AM EDT, Stefan Seefeld wrote:

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I wonder whether any of this would require a formal submission as a new Boost library,

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whether it can just be done under the Boost.Python umbrella ? I reckon this is somewhat of a gray area, so I'd like to clarify whether

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are concrete rules for what changes / additions require a formal review process.

The maintainer gets to decide:

"You are free to change your library in any way you wish, and you are encouraged to actively make improvements. However, peer review is an important part of the Boost process and as such you are also encouraged to get feedback from the boost community before making substantial changes to

On Oct 2, 2016 5:55 AM, "Rob Stewart" wrote: there the interface of an accepted library."

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(From http://www.boost.org/community/reviews.html#Maintainer)

Right, I know that text (being the Boost.Python maintainer) :-) I'm fully confident concerning the new code's quality. What makes me wonder (and triggered my mail) is that the change in its current form will introduce

* a new library (boost_numpy)

How is a new library part of Boost.Python? It seems a review is needed for that.

* a new top-level header (boost/numpy.hpp) * a new top-level namespace (boost::numpy)

Those are part of the first item as I see them. -- Rob (Sent from my portable computation device.)