Re: [boost] Breaking existing libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] Breaking existing libraries
From: Tomas Puverle (Tomas.Puverle_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-11-21 10:56:52

> Interface-breaking changes in a specific library are likely to be missed, so 
> *if* we want interface compatibility in some form, we need some other
mechanism > in place,
> for example:
> 
>         * A policy that interface breakage need to be discussed
>         * Running old release tests against new Boost version
>         * Dot releases
> 

I think I would add another, stronger point:  Completely changing the
(documented!) behaviour of a component is not allowed in a single release.