Re: [boost] Synchronization (RE: [compute] review)

Subject: Re: [boost] Synchronization (RE: [compute] review)
From: Thomas M (firespot71_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-12-31 04:04:49

On 31/12/2014 09:15, Gruenke,Matt wrote:

>
> I think our positions are fairly entrenched, at this point.  But don't let me stop you from trying to convince Kyle.  In the end, his is the only opinion that matters.
>

Let me throw in a proposal to dissolve our entrenchment ;):

boost::compute::...::guarantee is a true guarantee and refers only to 
events (or whatever can fulfill a true guarantee);

boost::compute::...::wait (... being e.g. a [event,] wait_list, 
command_queue, all sorts of stuff) does basically the same, i.e. wait, 
but the name makes clear it isn't a full guarantee. Thus it provides 
convenience but doesn't prevent you from shooting yourself in the foot 
if you are careless - sounds like perfect C++ philosophy ;).
I am very open to different names (wait, waiter, wait_lock, wait_on_me, 
eaahhhh ... anything short + concise much appreciated).

best, Thomas