[boost] extensions and repository

From: Jeremy Pack (jeremy.pack_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-08-22 18:42:33

I've used Boost for a little while in image processing research, and found 
it to be quite useful. Though the image processing algorithms I've used are 
probably too specialized for Boost, I've created a couple of libraries to 
aid in the development of this software that I realized might work as part 
of Boost. Could I get some thoughts?

One library is used for handling linked libraries. It basically makes it 
possible to extend an application's functionality by adding new linked 
libraries without recompiling the application itself. It eases the creation 
of plug-ins, in what is a relatively object-oriented fashion. (inheritance, 
virtual functions etc.)

The other library is used as a repository for variables of any type. It 
includes the following (each of the following is optional for each value):
- callbacks when a data value is updated (methods or functions) (not using 
boost::signals, but it probably could)
- checks that a data value is consistent (i.e. within the correct range) 
when it is updated
- mutexes for data access
- useable (though not yet completed) in a distributed environment

If there is anything like either of these already in development, I would be 
interested on working on them. If not, I could work on rewriting them to be 
considered for inclusion, if there is interest.

Also, if there are any projects that could use some help, I have some 
experience in the following areas:
3D graphics
Graphical user interfaces
Numerical algorithms
Distributed systems
Parallel algorithms

Jeremy Pack