[boost] Re: [function types] Update [repost]

From: Andy Little (andy_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-06-10 11:43:13

"Tobias Schwinger" <tschwinger_at_[hidden]> wrote in message 
news:d8c7s8$9kj$1_at_sea.gmane.org...
> The library has been updated and the following changes have been made:

A Plea from the ex - typeof review manager.

IMO  It should be a cast iron rule that no changes to the library 
implementation or documentation can be made during the review period.  Note that 
the formal-review process document states this informally, but I think that 
should should be changed to Will  and  If a library author wants to supply bug 
fixes , they should be should be made available as  separate versions of the 
library. IOW the version that is reviewed is the oriiginal one.

 Heres the quote.
"A proposed library should remain stable during the review period; it will just 
confuse and irritate reviewers if there are numerous changes.  It is, however, 
useful to upload fixes for serious bugs right away, particularly those which 
prevent reviewers from fully evaluating the library.  Post a notice of such 
fixes on the mailing list."

FWIW  I had a tentative review of the library lined up, but  now ... which 
version should I be reviewing ?  (e.g. I too was disappointed at the lack of 
examples. Apparently this is now fixed etc , etc).

IOW changing a library during its review period means a lot of effort on the 
part of the reviewer, which most of us simply dont have time to make.

regards
Andy Little