Re: [boost] Is there a plan to provide a C++0x std library repository in Boost?

Subject: Re: [boost] Is there a plan to provide a C++0x std library repository in Boost?
From: Dean Michael Berris (mikhailberis_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-05-23 22:34:44

On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 3:36 AM, Pavol Droba <droba_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> On Wed, 19 May 2010 00:27:19 +0200, Dean Michael Berris
> <mikhailberis_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>>
>> Also, just mentioning the algorithms library again, it would be good
>> if we were able to push the string algorithms into the next version of
>> the standard.
>>
>
> Actually, I did try to push string algorithms to standard. I have written
> two proposals, but I had almost no
> reaction whatsoever. I wish I could do more, but I cannot attend committee
> meetings personally and I don't have
> someone who might be able to argue on the behalf of the library.
>

It might be too late for 0x, but if things shape up well for the
Philippine representation to the ISO committee for 1x, I might be able
to help out in this regard.

> So unless somebody there takes real interest (in which case I'm eager to
> help), the library will
> probably only stay in the boost.
>

Another way is if you could work with the compiler/standard-library
vendors so that they can include or implement the string algorithms as
part of their extensions. That's one way of getting approval or
getting wider interest than just posting a paper for the ISO
committee. I may be wrong though but that might be worth a shot too.

> Best Regards,
> Pavol.
>

Thanks and I hope this helps!

-- 
Dean Michael Berris
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