RE: [boost] Re: Library Proposal: database (boost::db)

From: Brian Braatz (brianb_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-10-25 08:19:25

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> On Behalf Of David B. Held
> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:08 PM
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> Subject: [boost] Re: Library Proposal: database (boost::db)
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> Jeff Garland wrote:
> > On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:07:46 -0600, Brian Braatz wrote
> > [...]
> >>6) Allows for the user of the library to "plug in" thier own binding
> >>\ subscription system. (to support bound controls) "
> >
> > Can you clarify what you mean by 'bound controls'?
> 
> I assume he means a visual control that automagically reflects an
> underlying dataset (and updates it when the control gets updated).
> 
> Dave
[Brian Braatz] 
I just need (for work I am doing) an abilty to PLUG something that gets
called when the data is changed. This functionality supports making a OS
Specific binding mechanism for UI controls.

(yes there is another way to do it- I tend to prefer the "bind it once
and then forget it" metaphor)