Re: [boost] Generalized concept usage in Boost libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] Generalized concept usage in Boost libraries
From: Andrey Semashev (andrey.semashev_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-07-27 12:01:29

Mathias Gaunard wrote:

> Should all Boost libraries be modified in order to include concept 
> checking, and should it become part of the programming policy?
>  From what I can see, it seems most libraries don't make use of 
> Boost.ConceptCheck at all.

I'll shot a few questions right away. How does it affect compilation 
times and source code size? How widely is it supported among legacy 
compilers? Does it introduce any side dependencies? Are there any 
estimates on how it affects library developing time (based on the amount 
of code written, for example)?

I'm asking because your proposal sounds like an overhaul of Boost 
libraries and a possible obstacle for getting new libraries into Boost. 
I, as an upcoming Boost.Log library author, am concerned whether I have 
to spend extra time and effort to embed Boost.ConceptCheck into my 
library to get it accepted.