Re: [boost] Boost Review Wizard Report for November 2007

From: John Torjo (john.groups_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-11-16 16:09:57

>> Logging
>> -------
>> :Author: John Torjo
>>
>> :Review Manager: Need Volunteer
>>
>> :Download: http://torjo.com/log2/
>>
>> :Description:
>>    Used properly, logging is a very powerful tool. Besides aiding
>>    debugging/testing, it can also show you how your application is
>>    used. The Boost Logging Library allows just for that, supporting
>>    a lot of scenarios, ranging from very simple (dumping all to one
>>    destination), to very complex (multiple logs, some enabled/some
>>    not, levels, etc).  It features a very simple and flexible
>>    interface, efficient filtering of messages, thread-safety,
>>    formatters and destinations, easy manipulation of logs, finding
>>    the best logger/filter classes based on your application's
>>    needs, you can define your own macros and much more!
>>     
>
> I have a question. I'm currently working on my own logging
> implementation (you may remember I've written about this work earlier)
> that I supposed to propose to Boost in the end, and I can see the
> enormous effort John have put into his implementation. Although my work
>   
Thanks :) But it was certainly a blast ;)
> is at the alpha stage, I intend to continue it regardless of the results
> of John's library review.
>
>   
This makes sense. You put a lot of effort in your lib, and if you're 
like me, you'll certainly want to finish it - no matter what ;)
> My question is, will my library be needed in Boost if it accepts John's
> implementation? Would it be reasonable to bother everyone with yet
> another logging solution if Boost already has one? Are there any
> regulations or considerations on this?
>
>   
On this part - I don't know.
> And another question. If my library goes on its own, is it possible to
> release it under the Boost license?
>
>   
I certainly think so. Check out: http://cdiggins.com/profiler/

Best,
John

 
http://John.Torjo.com -- C++ expert
... call me only if you want things done right