Re: [boost] Should we provide hot fixes?

From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-08-26 18:06:06

Marshall Clow wrote:
> At 10:38 PM +0200 8/26/08, Christian Larsen wrote:

> Basically, you can never remove an interface, because someone,
> somewhere might be using it.

That's basically correct - that's why in general you should only extend
an interface or make a new interface.  To do otherwise breaks
faith with the users of your library.

No problem if you want to create a new interface - just
give it a new name.

Robert Ramey