Re: [boost] binary_iostreams library

From: Jeremy Maitin-Shepard (jbms_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-31 11:22:04

Sebastian Redl <sebastian.redl_at_[hidden]> writes:

> [snip: proposal]

These seem to be good ideas.  I agree that C++ is in need of a new I/O
system built on proper abstractions.  It may make sense for one to be
implemented as part of Boost.  As a side note, in doing so it is
important to be extremely cautious with the use of template
meta-programming, as horrendous compile-times are a real barrier to the
use of certain libraries.  I do not suggest that all template use be
avoided, of course, but merely that it be far more limited than other
Boost libraries.

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Jeremy Maitin-Shepard