Re: [boost] New libraries should provide forward declarations?

From: Daniel James (daniel_james_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-08-20 15:47:02

On 20/08/2008, Simonson, Lucanus J <lucanus.j.simonson_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> Is this rational still valid for new libraries?  I would imagine that
>  there are a number of recent libraries accepted that don't support the
>  older compilers for other reasons.  I was proposing we make it a
>  preferred practice for ongoing and future development.  I would not
>  suggest we revise mature libraries to conform to this style.  Do you
>  think that is reasonable?

It's reasonable but I'm currently working on a new library that will
support older compilers so I won't be following it. I think this kind
of thing is up to the developer. But feel free to suggest a patch for
the guidelines. They live at:

http://svn.boost.org/svn/boost/website/public_html/beta/development/header.html

I'll apply it if it seems decent and no one objects.

Daniel