Re: Boost vs Std library features (was: Re: [scope] Scope review starts on November 26th)

From: Vinnie Falco (vinnie.falco_at_[hidden])
Date: 2023-11-29 04:24:26

On Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 6:49 PM Jeff Garland via Boost <
boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> I assume you mean when LEWG basically didn't exist and it was *just LWG*
>

This structure (with "just LWG") was vastly superior to the current model
(LEWG + LWG) in terms of delivering the best value for C++ users. Because
when it was just LWG, the group was composed also of great library
designers in addition to wordsmiths. By creating the new group LEWG, the
great library designers are stuck in LWG where they cannot change anything
given to them by LEWG, and meanwhile LEWG is populated by people who just
want to "get their library into std" for various personal reasons.

Furthermore having "just LWG" created a natural bottleneck: not every
library could go in, so decisions weighing the benefits and comparing what
brings the best value for the limited committee resources were made more
conscientiously.

Thanks