[boost] Re: IOStreams formal review -- extended

From: George M. Garner Jr. (gmgarner_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-09-13 15:49:17

Johnathan,

> I'm inclined to parameterize converter by a codevt type, as suggested by 
> George
> Garner:
>
>    template< typename Resource,
>                    typename Codecvt = fetch_from_global_locale >
>

Good.  To amplify on why this is needed, let me note that there are 
non-traditional applications that should be considered for an IOStreams 
library.  String search algorithms (e.g. Aho-Corasik) are commonly used to 
match genetic patterns and molecular sequences.  Perhaps someone will want 
to use your streams to convert between DNA and RNA "code pages." 
Parameterizing the converter makes that possible.

Regards,

George.