Re: [boost] scope of ptree-xml parser

From: Thorsten Ottosen (thorsten.ottosen_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-04-24 09:50:03

Daniel Wesslén wrote:
> Thorsten Ottosen wrote:

>>But let's use this sub-thread to discuss the scope of the xml-parser.
> 
> 
> Given that property_tree isn't meant to be a XML library as such, I 
> don't think there is much need. I agree that is should be clearly 
> documented which features of XML the parser can handle. After that is 
> done, there is no reason not to add features that can fit in the tree.
> 
> I was simply suggesting that when we get a full-featured parser, then 
> that one should be used for property_tree as well, to support as much of 
> XML as possible within the constraints of what's feasible to store in 
> the ptree.

Ok, I see. But some users might prefer the current parser because it is 
more efficient when it doesn't need to worry about advanced features. 
Those users would then pay when the parser is replaced.

-Thorsten