[boost] Type of Review for Unordered Associative Containers & Hash Functions

From: Daniel James (daniel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-02-23 12:36:42

Hello everyone,

I've just uploaded a new version of the unordered associative 
containers, this time in the 'Hash' folder on the file vault. There's 
also the file 'hash.tar.gz', which is just the hash function object. The 
hash function objects are ready for review, the container library is 
almost ready, it mainly just needs more documentation.

The implementation has been split into two libraries. Boost.Hash 
implements the hash function objects which would go into <functional>, 
so it  is proposed that these are added to the functional library. This 
is needed for Joaquín's MultiIndex library, so it would be good to add 
it to Boost as soon as possible.

The other part is Boost.Unordered, which implements the unordered 
associative containers. This is a little larger and more complicated, 
and there's no immediate need for it (unless you count Boost.Tr1).

We're not sure what kind of review these libraries will need. Since 
they're both based on the draft standard, their design isn't really up 
for review here (right?), but the documentation and implementation is. 
Do you think they require a full review, or will a fast track review be 
appropriate?

A fast track review is tentatively scheduled for the hash function 
objects after the review of the finite state machine, with Thorsten 
managing it. The full container library could be included in this, if 
that is considered acceptable. Or it could be added to the queue for a 
full review?

Any opinions?

Daniel