Re: [boost] Formal Review Request: iostate.zip

From: Gustavo Guerra (gustavobt_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-02-01 13:27:55

----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Gregor" <gregod_at_[hidden]>

> On Friday 01 February 2002 10:45 am, you wrote:
> > Without even looking at the library, I've really got a problem with
basing
> > design decisions on a compiler that is way out-of-date.
> [snip]
> > What do others think?
>
> I don't think we should be basing design decisions on any compiler,
period. I
> too would vote against an interface that represents a compromise due to
> current compiler technology.
>

I took a look at the proposal, and there's no macros on the interface. He
just used macros on the implementation to avoid repetition, where he could
have used the Currioulsy Recuring Template pattern. Isn't the interface the
important thing here?

Gustavo Guerra