Re: [boost] Name and Namespace for Potential Boost ExtendedFloating-Point

Subject: Re: [boost] Name and Namespace for Potential Boost ExtendedFloating-Point
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-08-31 04:22:47

> Yes, I believe we are synchronized with John.
> (He is assisting us.)
>
> In addition to the abstract and generic big_number, we also want to
> provide the extended floating-point type standalone.

Ah yes, to clarify:

* Expression template enabled code - maybe faster to run, but slow to 
compile/develop with.
* Simpler non-expression template code - maybe slower to run, but faster to 
build/develop with.

In short it's a trade off between the two depending on your needs.

John.