Re: [boost] Design for a file system library

From: Dan Nuffer (dnuffer_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-02-23 00:13:13

Beman Dawes wrote:

>I've written a design document for a file system library. See
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/filesystem/filesystem_library_design.htm
>
>It is still rough, but should serve to focus discussions.
>
>Comments appreciated.
>

Looks like a great start.  One thing that isn't clear: Does a filepath 
contain text suitable to pass to a fstream constructor?  If not, then 
one operation I think should be added:
- Given a filepath, return a char const * suitable for a fstream constructor

on the same vein, it may also be desireable to add this operation:
- Given a filepath, return a path suitable to use with the native 
platform file API

--Dan Nuffer