Re: [boost] C++03 / C++11 compatibility question for compiled libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] C++03 / C++11 compatibility question for compiled libraries
From: Vinnie Falco (vinnie.falco_at_[hidden])
Date: 2018-02-17 17:50:23

Coming into this thread late, but this is of relevance:

<https://www.jetbrains.com/research/devecosystem-2017/cpp/>
<https://blog.jetbrains.com/clion/2017/10/jb-cpp-at-cppcon-2017/>

66% regularly use C++11
46% don't plan to upgrade to a new C++ standard
21% regularly use C++03

41% mostly use C++11
<5% mostly use C++03
<3% mostly use C++98

I think investment in C++03 yields significantly diminished returns.
And C++11 is simply the most popular version.
In light of this information, I would drop support for C++03 and
require C++11 going forward.

Thanks