Re: [boost] c++/cli boost subproject?

From: Eric Niebler (eric_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-11-13 15:25:26

Jan Stetka wrote:
> Why would anyone want to use the c++/cli other than to torture 
> themselves. I understand you are not suggesting boost in c# but boost 
> based on C++ is superior to boost based on  c#. I think it would be 
> difficult to use .net with boost. .net doesn't have templates so 
> structures have to be cast to go in and out of containers, consider the 
> amount of boost libraries that would effect.
> 
> Jan

This is an uninformed view. C++/CLI supports templates in addition to 
generics. Don't be misled by earlier attempts to integrate C++ with 
.NET. If you formed your judgement by looking at the so-called Managed 
Extensions in VC7, then you should look with fresh eyes at C++/CLI.

-- 
Eric Niebler
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com