[boost] Re: FC++ formal review

From: Gennadiy Rozental (gennadiy.rozental_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-03-01 02:37:20

> For the same reasons I am also not worried if it cannot be
> demonstrated, at this moment, that FC++ is the best way to solve any
> particular C++ problem. I am confident that it will be useful in many
> ways, but even if it should ultimately turn out that FC++ is never the
> best tool, I think accepting FC++ into boost -- with the exploration
> of new programming techniques and the interaction between programmers
> with different backgrounds which it will bring about -- would still be
> worthwhile.

Here we probably disagree. I see boost as a collection of libraries that
intent to be used in practice. Ultimately some of them may join C++
standard. Introduction of solution for no problems does not seems to fit
this. Note: I do not say that there is no problem domain, I just say that
it's imperative to figure it out first, instead of telling C++ community:
"Ok. Here is the library. If you find any use for it let us know"

Regards,

Gennadiy.