Re: [boost] A possible date for dropping c++03 support

Subject: Re: [boost] A possible date for dropping c++03 support
From: Mike Dev (mike.dev_at_[hidden])
Date: 2018-08-26 16:27:15

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Boost <boost-bounces_at_[hidden]> On Behalf Of Paul A. Bristow via Boost
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 10:07 PM
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Boost [mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Peter Dimov via Boost
> > Sent: 26 August 2018 14:02
> > To: boost_at_[hidden]
> > Cc: Peter Dimov
> > Subject: Re: [boost] A possible date for dropping c++03 support
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> > Edward Diener wrote:
> >
> > [...]
> >
> > Consequently, said author would be reluctant to break C++03 compatibility
> > because it would affect more than just one library.
> 
> Do we have any idea how many real examples of this dependency there are?
> 

If you mean how many c++03 libraries are used by other boost libraries that 
support 03, then I'm willing to determine this number if you want(might take a 
bit though). But if you have a look at the boost dependency graph you'll see 
that this a actually very common case. 

What I don't know is of course, how many of those libraries are maintained 
by people that would like to use c++11 or later if they did not have to care 
about other libraries depending on them.

Maybe this thread will shine some light on it 

Best

Mike