Re: [boost] [function] The cost of boost::function

Subject: Re: [boost] [function] The cost of boost::function
From: Domagoj Saric (domagoj.saric_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-04-27 10:38:27

On 17.4.2012. 0:04, Michael Kochetkov wrote:
> Hello, as far as I subscribed to boost mail list for a reason I have decided
> to share an interesting (at least for me) observation of  boost::function
> facility I have encountered several years ago. The observation is about the
> cost of the solution and you probably may be interested if you use boost in
> your production.
>
> Let us consider the following code:
<snip>
> I have learned that personally I shall never use boost::function. You
> probably may want to investigate such a code bloat. Though it is probably
> the known and expected behavior.
> And I do agree that CCCC is not quite relevant here. Just for information.

A bit late but FWIW...
...Boost.Function and its 'bloatware' problems are a regular topic on this list. 
There have been many proposals but near-zero response from the mantainer(s). 
I've made a major rewrite that solves most of the problems 
(lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2010/10/172593.php) so you can try it out if it 
helps ;)

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