Re: [boost] [next_generation][modularization] Is the community interested in creating a smooth path to a modularized Boost

Subject: Re: [boost] [next_generation][modularization] Is the community interested in creating a smooth path to a modularized Boost
From: Niall Douglas (s_sourceforge_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-05-31 10:44:15

On 31 May 2014 at 16:18, Vicente J. Botet Escriba wrote:

> I'm persuaded that we need a new Boost repository (or whatever we want 
> to name it) that would include libraries that respect the modularization 
> constraints we could define.

Apart from the lack of requiring C++ 11 as a minimum, and that 
everything be formally packaged as C++ Modules ready for 17, this is 
pretty much identical to what I proposed as a fork.

> I recognize that this would mean a lot of work, however I hope that the 
> final result would satisfy better the community expectations and the 
> quality of Boost libraries.

Whilst not as ambitious as what I proposed, your proposal is plenty 
sufficient Vicente to in my opinion reinvigorate Boost. And it is a 
good compromise for those in the 03 camp.

I don't think the work involved is the problem. It's motivating 
people to give up time with their families to work on Boost. Solve 
that and you cure the disease.

I support your proposal. I agree a document laying out the structure 
of a new empty repository is the first step. Who will volunteer to 
work on such a specification document?

Niall

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