Re: [boost] Re: Re: Re: Re: [review] Formal reviewof the SmartContainerlibrarystarts today

From: John Torjo (john.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-10-08 13:16:59

> 
> | > It might be worth to have the existing interface if users want to try
> changing
> | > from vector<string> to ptr_vector<string>
> | > just to see what happens.
> | >
> |
> | I don't like phrases like "hey, let's change from std::vector to
> | std::map, just to see what happens" (I know I exagerated a bit). When
> | you change something, you should have a reason, and know what you're
> | doing (tradeoffs, etc.).
> 
> Ross Boylan thought it was important.
> 
Just in case it counts: I am against it.

Best,
John

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