Re: [boost] [ongoing review of binary_int] reviewers for smallutility wanted

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-10-22 09:59:14

"Pavel Vozenilek" <pavel_vozenilek_at_[hidden]> writes:

> "David Abrahams"
>
>>> Scott Schurr's version is in http://boost-consulting.com/vault/ (file
>>> binary_int.zip).
>>> It can be used as:
>>> unsigned int regValue2 = binary_int<1000,1001,0011,0000>::value;
>>>
>>>
>>> Matt Calabrese's version is in
>>> http://www.illegal-immigration.com/Riv/boost/binary_literal2.hpp.
>>> It can be used as:
>>> int x = BOOST_BINARY_LITERAL( 101 0111 1010 0110 );
>>
>>
>> Is there some rationale that describes how useful these libraries are
>> somewhere?
>>
> Scott's library has HTML file with section on binary_int.
> How to use Matt's version is described in
> http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2005/09/93007.php

This is a question about usefulness, not about "how to use."

>> Are we running simultaneous reviews for two separate librareis?
>>
> People should pick which utility (if any) fits into Boost.
>
> That there are two alternatives is lucky accident.

I don't think either of your replies actually answers the questions I
was asking.  Care to try again?

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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