Re: [boost] [units] [warnings] under msvc

From: Paul A Bristow (pbristow_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-02-14 04:48:49

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>From: boost-bounces_at_[hidden] 
>[mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Henrik Sundberg
>Sent: 13 February 2007 21:37
>To: boost_at_[hidden]
>Subject: Re: [boost] [units] [warnings] under msvc
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>2007/2/13, Janek Kozicki <janek_listy_at_[hidden]>:
>> I think there should be a boost policy about that. This problem
>> comes back again and again in boost.
>
>I agree.
>
>In Openoffice.org there is a tough policy. Have a look at:
>http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Writing_warning-free_code

Indeed, but it does include the getout

"When all else fails

There are cases where the only sensible solution is to suppress warnings for a given chunk of code: "

and the warnings in question often cannot conveniently be 'cured' by changes to the code (though Steven Watanbe made some
interesting suggestions to Matthias).

I'd certainly like to see a Boost policy that requires people to make a good effort on getting warning free - but it is certainly a
hassle - sometimes a 'cure' on one platform provokes a warning on another :-((

Paul

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