Re: [boost] [tr2][filesystem][asio] header <boost/system_error.hpp> roadmap?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-05-26 17:54:41

Beman Dawes <bdawes_at_[hidden]> writes:

> The Filesystem proposal accepted by the C++ committee's LWG for TR2 
> includes components for reporting system errors from library functions 
> that depend on operating system API's. There are error_code and 
> system_error classes, four free functions, etc. They will go in a TR2 
> header named <system_error>. Presumably for Boost it will be called 
> <boost/system_error.hpp> or similar.
>
> See 
> http://www.open-std.org/jtc1/sc22/wg21/docs/papers/2006/n1975.html#Diagnostics-library
>
> Boost.Filesystem is the first Boost library to use 
> <boost/system_error.hpp>. Chris Kohlhoff is planning to use it in asio, 
> and has suggested improvements that I'll incorporate. Presumably the 
> header will be used by other Boost libraries in the future.
>
> What should the roadmap be for moving this header into Boost?
>
> Should it be a separate library? Seems smallish for that.
>
> Does it need a formal review? A mini-review?
>
> Is it OK if I put in CVS now in boost/detail?
>
> Opinions?

As long as it is an implementation detail of other libraries, it can
live in boost/detail.  If it's to be a public interface, it should get
a review (mini, IMO).

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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