Re: [boost] Re: Network library: What we have until now

From: Scott Woods (scottw_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-12 17:01:48

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From: "Miro Jurisic" <macdev_at_[hidden]>
To: <boost_at_[hidden]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 9:06 AM
Subject: [boost] Re: Network library: What we have until now

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> > I think the scope of this library is insane. We don't need to solve
every
> > single network I/O problem with one huge networking library.  Having a
solid
> > socket library that handles only blocking with be a  _huge_ improvement
.
> > Start small and don't be afraid to say "No! That's  for the next
version."
>
> I agree. There are several libraries that I think have suffered from scope
creep
> and a v1 of smaller scope would have been very useful to a substantial
number of
> people. (Logging library comes to mind.)
>

Personally didnt assume that all the things in the list were going to
be initial targets. Bigger picture is useful too?

But yes - small target first.