Re: [Boost-users] Getting started with Boost: what did you need to know?

From: John Christopher (jcxxr_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-01-30 20:25:02

Hi,

I would advise new Boost users to spend the time to read at least the 
introduction of each library to try to grasp the scope of Boost. I know it 
is quite time-consuming and ways to make that task easier are welcome. A 
5-15 line description for each library in addition to the current 1-line 
description would help. For each category, an introduction presenting and 
contrasting the libraries. When libraries overlap (Regex, Spirit, 
Xpressive...) which one to chose? I'd love a section "STL booster" that 
would gather and organize libraries that might be useful to process an STL 
container. A section "Boost Essentials" that would include filesystem, 
date-time, smart_ptr, timer... (they are the first libraries I have used). 
Which libraries will go to TR1 and does that mean that codes that compile 
with Boost will compile with the next version of C++ without boost?

JCR

"David Abrahams" <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote in message 
news:87hd7lbsg9.fsf_at_boost-consulting.com...
>
> I'm giving a talk about getting started with Boost
> (https://www.cmpevents.com/SDw6/a.asp?option=G&V=3&id=271893) and I
> thought it would be a good idea to solicit input from those who have
> recently gone through the process.  What do you wish someone had
> explained to you?  With what did you need hand-holding?  Based on this
> feedback I expect to make some improvements to the Boost website,
> also.  Any information you can give me will be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -- 
> Dave Abrahams
> Boost Consulting
> www.boost-consulting.com