Re: [boost] Re: [gui] The Big Picture [and wxWidgets]

From: Beman Dawes (bdawes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-01-02 17:09:38

At 10:51 AM 1/2/2005, Matt S Trentini wrote:

Hi Matt,

 >Beman Dawes wrote:
 >
 >> Since Boost is an effort of individuals without much formal
 >> organization, I don't think Boost and wxWidgets can or should
 >> collaborate in the way that two more formal organizations might
 >> collaborate, with written agreements, a budget, and that sort of thing.
 >
 >Agreed.  But I'm not suggesting any formal agreements or budget.  What
 >I'm trying to do is gauge whether there are others in the boost
 >community that think a collaboration with the wx developers could work.

I think collaborations can work from the Boost side; I think we've proved 
that with the Spirit, Python, ublas, and similar libraries which have both 
a Boost component and their own resources and activities. I don't know 
anything about the WxWiget folks, but gather from what you say that they 
are at least somewhat interested.

 >  If there is then I want to know what those people want out of the
 >collaboration so we can get started on making it happen.

I think a prior posting already suggested the same things I want; modern 
C++, including full use of templates, exceptions, and the standard library, 
and use of Boost components where applicable and sensible. And the Boost 
license or something like it.

 >
 >> Collaboration can take place, however, if Boosters join the appropriate 

 >> wxWidgets list, and contribute their expertise in C++ and Boost to the
 >> wxWidgets effort, and occasionally report back on the Boost list
 >> describing progress or requesting Boost features or fixes to help the
 >> wxWidgets effort.
 >
 >Again, I agree that this is a likely scenario, but before I invest my
 >time I want to know if there are others that are going to help.  What I
 >don't want is for me (and maybe a couple of others) helping the wx guys,
 >Hajo to continue to work on Lit, David to work on his internal library,
 >John to work solely on Win32Generics, Andy to do something else, Reece
 >and Rene to start working on yet another library.  Surely it'd be a
 >waste of precious resources.  The ideal situation, IMHO, would be for
 >everyone to be working on one library.

Well, I'd hate to see that many efforts running, but I think there is room 
for more than one. Particularly efforts which try distinctly different 
approaches.

 >Incidently, I've taken your advice and joined the appropriate wx lists.
 >  I'll at least try and notify this list of any significant decisions
 >going on over there!  :)  And I'll let them know how boost can help them.

What is the URL for the best list for Boosters to join if they are 
interested in a next generation WxWigets?

Thanks,

--Beman