std vs boost

From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2023-04-30 15:44:53

When I'm writing library or user code, I often reach for a library 
component.  Often, the similar/equivalent component exists in both the 
standard library component and the comparable boost component.  I'm 
never confident about which to choose.  Ideally I'd like a simple rule 
like "if you can choose between two components - prefer the standard 
library one (or Boost one) because ...".  Is it possible to craft such a 
rule?

My main criteria is mainly stability - once I've got something working I 
hate to be surprised when some "upgrade" breaks my code.  Or is no 
longer supported.  In other words, I don't want (and cannot) baby sit 
the application/library forever.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

Robert Ramey