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Subject: Re: [boost] [gsoc] unicode tools and an unicode string type
From: troy d. straszheim (troy_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-03-30 09:19:19


Stefan Seefeld wrote:
> To me, it
> suggests that a more incremental approach is needed, where the focus is
> on small self-contained chunks of functionality that can be reviewed and
> integrated into boost quickly. (Obviously it's also important to keep
> the big picture in mind, but aiming too high is a clear recipe for
> failure.)
> (One aspect of this is that it may be important to recognize that the
> API won't necessarily be 'right' in the first iteration. Having to aim
> for the ultimate (generic) unicode API upfront (knowing that any future
> API changes will meet heavy resistance) may actually hinder progress.)

+1

-t


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