Re: [boost] [preprocessor] Sequences vs. All Other Data Structures

Subject: Re: [boost] [preprocessor] Sequences vs. All Other Data Structures
From: Nathan Ridge (zeratul976_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-04-21 23:10:29

> >> Slightly off-topic: are there any plans to add Chaos to Boost?
> >
> > +1
>
> As some sort of technological preview? It is not portable enough to be
> used within Boost, though perhaps a slew of regression failures will cause
> that to change (unlikely). <rant>MS, in particular, is too busy taking it
> upon themselves to "ensure C++ is relevant" to prioritize implementing the
> language.</rant> Also, one of the principles of Chaos is to have
> absolutely zero compiler workarounds, and that would have to stay if it
> was ever part of Boost.

I don't see why one compiler's lack of standards-conformance should prevent
a useful library from becoming part of Boost.

Regards,
Nate