[boost] Some thoughts on multi_array

From: Marcus Lindblom (macke_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-08 10:19:24

Hi,

Multi_array is a really excellent piece of software. However, as I find 
myself using it as a simple xD-container it's a bit odd at times.

I would very much like a smart swap operation to avoid doing resize & 
assign. Also, I don't fully understand the argument on genericity, but I 
haven't not worked with generic array algorithms. I do feel that having 
a STL-like behaviour is important. The suggestion on an additional 
template param would work (albeit, IMHO, it seems to be a bit hackish) 
but I would rather have that behaviour as default, because I and some 
others I know mostly use it as a very convenient xD-array with 
stl-properties.

I was struggling a bit with swap/assignment, and found this discussion 
http://lists.boost.org/boost-users/2007/02/25243.php. It doesnt' seem to 
continue after that e-mail? Any progress/thoughts beyong that?

I also agree with point 2 in this posting 
http://lists.boost.org/boost-users/2007/02/25576.php, which is something 
we've found lacking at a few times.

Cheers,
/Marcus