Re: [boost] [predef][review-request] Requesting a review of Predef library submission..

Subject: Re: [boost] [predef][review-request] Requesting a review of Predef library submission..
From: Edward Diener (eldiener_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-12-17 09:20:05

On 12/17/2011 12:44 AM, Rene Rivera wrote:
> I've completed doing a final pass at the documentation and code for the
> Predef library. And hence I'm requesting the library be placed in the
> review "queue" (aka the review bucket).
>
> For those who missed it.. The Predef library implements two simple tasks:
>
> 1. Definition of a single version number macro to provide consistent
> version number at the preprocessor level.
>
> 2. A collection of detected definitions for compilers, standard
> libraries, architectures, operating systems, and languages.
>
> Unlike the Boost Config Library it doesn't define language features and
> capabilities. But only defines presence of detected compilation context.
> Documentation and downloads are available in the sandbox..
>
> * Documentation at <http://tinyurl.com/7yrodwx>
> * Subversion source at <http://tinyurl.com/75oggaq>
> * Zip with Windows EOLs at <http://tinyurl.com/6lt7pks>
> * Bz2 with Unix LF-EOLs at <http://tinyurl.com/73n6a3k>
>
> Rene.
>

I think this is a very good idea and would like to see your library 
reviewed and added to Boost Config if approved. Developers need a more 
consistent set of configuration macros to use in their code and your 
library provides it.