Re: [boost] boost::detail namespace

From: Rob Stewart (stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-08-18 09:10:09

From: "Marcin Kalicinski" <kalita_at_[hidden]>
> 
> Most boost projects use boost::detail namespace to implement hidden, private 
> functionality. What prevents name clashes in that namespace?

Many libraries create a detail namespace within their own
namespace.  Those that put their code directly into the boost
namespace won't necessarily have a separate detail namespace.
Then again, they already have to be careful with name clashes.

Some libraries, however, have their own namespace but put things
into boost::detail.  Those libraries can have or contribute to
clashes.

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