Re: [boost] [any] Possible improvement?

From: Mathias Gaunard (mathias.gaunard_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-03-19 19:20:52

Sergei Politov wrote:
> As far as I understand it is possible to use in boost::any techniques similar to
> boost::function. I.e. split virtual behavior and actual data. It will help to
> avoid heap allocation while copying boost::any with stored small objects.
> 
> What do you think about adding it to next releases of boost?

Personally, I wonder if it wouldn't be more interesting to create an 
unified allocator system that allows Small Buffer Optimization, rather 
than rewriting the wheel for every component that may need it.