Re: [boost] [Review] The review of the Boost.Logging library startstoday, November 7th (long)

From: John Torjo (john.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-11-14 08:54:20

Pavel Vozenilek wrote:

> "John Torjo" wrote:
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>>>DEFAULT_INDEX /cannot/ be uppercase (clashes with
>>>preprocessor).
>>
>>I understand that it would better be lowercased, but "cannot" is a
>>pretty strong word. Care to exemplify?
>>
> 
> Probability of "DEFAULT_INDEX" being
> macro defined in end user code is very high.

I wouldn't call this very high - since usually you can define it as a 
constant. But anyway, I get the point ;)

> 
> Jason's library allows to have singleton compiled into static library
> linked into a DLL whcih is loaded dynamically during session
> by EXE. And to do it portably.
> 
> He has current code in Sandbox (documentation is being
> worked on but he expresses wish to explain what's needed).
> 
> Reuse of Singleton library (quite likely to get into Boost
> in its second review) would allow to integrate Logger
> into wider mesh of singletons

I don't have a problem with using his lib, once it gets into Boost.

> 
> 
> I would like to process result logs with my SW.
> 
> I am lazy and would like to have clear markers
> of log start and end so the SW is easier.
> 
What's SW?

Best,
John

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