Re: [boost] Why use Boost?

From: Nigel Stewart (ns_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-02 17:36:19

(A)
>> You cant escape the fact that writing documentation is the most tedious, rotten,
>> boring, miserable, mind-numbing job imaginable ***. 

(B)
> I disagree.  Finding the right way to explain something deepens one's
> own understanding of it and -- very often -- uncovers real problems
> with the design.  I think the skills required are really essential to
> becoming a great software designer.  If you give it the time it
> deserves and treat it as part of the process rather than just
> something to do after you've written the code, it can even be
> enjoyable.

    After spending 10 years now on my PhD I can honestly say
    that both (A) and (B) are completely true, from my point of view. :-)

Nigel