Re: [boost] Loki SmartPtr study: Policy orthogonality issues

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-01-13 15:43:32

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Brown" <lee_at_[hidden]>

> Yes.  Loki is amazing.  But that is not quite what I meant.  I was
speaking
> of generic programming in general.  It is supposed to reduce the angst of
> decision making, but perhaps it just gives more problems to think about.
> Problems that even the best cannot decide what the best course of action
> to take is.
>
> This is just a genuine concern.

Library design can be a bit like making sausages: sometimes it's best not to
watch, especially if you like the product but can't stomach the process ;^)

-Dave