Re: [boost] Breaking existing libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] Breaking existing libraries
From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-11-21 12:29:42

on Fri Nov 21 2008, "Dean Michael Berris" <mikhailberis-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:47 PM, David Abrahams <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>>
>> I agree that testing needs to be made more regular and thorough.
>> However, IMO the universe of compilers and libraries is much too large
>> --- and in some cases, the software is too expensive --- for us to check
>> code with new versions of *all* compilers and *all* libraries.  We need
>> to select a subset against which we'll test.
>>
>
> I think we're forgetting here that although BoostPro offers commercial
> support for Boost releases in the form of consulting and enterprise
> support, it's all really a matter of how much volunteers can really
> give as far as committing resources is concerned.

Not really.  The whole point of Boostpro Enterprise is that addressing
those issues does *not* rest solely on the shoulders of volunteers.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
BoostPro Computing
http://www.boostpro.com