Re: [boost] TTI library updated in the sandbox

Subject: Re: [boost] TTI library updated in the sandbox
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-02-10 11:51:44

> I do understand that using Boost in the namespace names and macros makes 
> it easier for a dependent library, but I always thought that one should 
> not do this until a library is accepted. Perhaps I am wrong about that, in 
> which case I can easily change things. Is there any official Boost policy 
> about whether a potential Boost library should use boost:: as a top-level 
> namespace and BOOST_ as a macro preface before the library becomes part of 
> Boost itself ?

I don't think there's an official policy, although it's common for 
submissions to come packaged with all the right namespaces and macro-names 
etc.

HTH, John.