Re: Two mqtt libraries

From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2024-05-20 18:47:59

On 5/20/24 11:24 AM, Peter Dimov via Boost wrote:
> Robert Ramey wrote:
>> I'd suggest a mission statement like:
>>
>> "The purpose of Boost is to encourage the development of useful quality
>> C++ software not expected to be part of the C++ standard."
> 
> A lot of what I've been doing _can_ be standardized, even if most of it
> probably won't be.
> 
> E.g. https://www.open-std.org/JTC1/SC22/WG21/docs/papers/2024/p3171r0.html
> 
> So I don't think we need to restrict Boost to things that aren't going to
> ever be standard.
> 

The closest I can find to a "Mission Statement" for Boost is on this 
page: https://www.boost.org

"We emphasize libraries that work well with the C++ Standard Library. 
Boost libraries are intended to be widely useful, and usable across a 
broad spectrum of applications. The Boost license encourages the use of 
Boost libraries for all users with minimal restrictions.

We aim to establish "existing practice" and provide reference 
implementations so that Boost libraries are suitable for eventual 
standardization. Beginning with the ten Boost Libraries included in the 
Library Technical Report (TR1) and continuing with every release of the 
ISO standard for C++ since 2011, the C++ Standards Committee has 
continued to rely on Boost as a valuable source for additions to the 
Standard C++ Library."

Which strongly suggests a strong focus on enhancements to the standard 
library.  It's also way too wordy for a "Mission Statement".  I think 
rewording this and have a discussion thereof would be helpful us find 
our bearings again.  I've made my suggestion above, what would be yours?

Robert Ramey