Re: Object serialization

From: emacsuser (f-boost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-12-05 13:11:43

> I'm new to this list, but think this topic worthy.  Especially if
> it can be done in a way that is non-intrusive.  That is, that the
> objects that are serialize do not have to inherit from a common
> base class.

Yeah, templates hold the key here.

> Jens Maurer has a prototype library for serialization.  You can find 
> the files at the link below.
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/persistence2/

Awesome.  I will review and respond this evening.

> This is definitely an area that many people would like to see
> addressed and not much has happened for a long time...

I'm surprised.  I was expecting everyone to say, "that's got too many
caveats to generalize."