Re: [boost] [gsoc-2013] Boost.Thread/ThreadPool project

Subject: Re: [boost] [gsoc-2013] Boost.Thread/ThreadPool project
From: Dan Lincan (dan.lincan_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-04-25 17:59:51

> I'm not ruling out the merit of a Boost.Thread threadpool. For me personally
> though, the hurdle is very significantly raised: you need to strongly prove
> to me why your proposed thread pool is much superior to a Boost.ASIO based
> threadpool. Otherwise I will zero score the GSoC proposal, because in the
> end we need other proposed projects more.

Hello,

Superior in what way? Performance-wise, interface-wise? What advanced
features would you want from a thread pool to make it superior to the
presented implementation?

Thank you,
Dan