Re: A question for folks here

From: Mohammad Nejati [ashtum] (ashtumashtum_at_[hidden])
Date: 2024-07-11 12:06:00

> For those who got involved in Boost within the last couple years, how did
> you hear about boost? What attracted you to it?

I began using Boost in 2018 because I needed a high-quality networking
library as a base for creating a few network protocols required at my
work. I started with Asio and was fascinated by the quality of its
implementation and the improvements introduced with each release. I
soon realized there were other useful libraries in Boost that I could
use, such as Container, Bimap, Endian, and Lexical Cast. This need
escalated when I took a job with a trading platform that required HTTP
and WebSocket communication. For that project, I chose Beast, JSON,
URL, and Redis (not in Boost at the time) as building blocks.

I got more involved by joining the CppLang Slack and discussing some
suggestions for the newly proposed Boost.Redis, as well as creating a
few open-source synchronization mechanisms that Asio was lacking at
the time (by asking tons of annoying questions about Asio's
implementation details from Klemens). Through the CppLang Slack
community, I learned about the C++ Alliance, joined in 2023, and
became the maintainer of Boost.Beast while also helping with a few
in-development libraries like http_proto and http_io.

> For those who have been around for a while, what keeps you here? Why do you
> stay engaged?

I stay engaged because I appreciate the high-quality work and the
invaluable learning opportunities this community offers. Being part of
such a dedicated and knowledgeable group has been incredibly
rewarding, providing insights and experiences I haven't found
elsewhere.

On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 2:27 PM Fernando Pelliccioni via Boost
<boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Jul 10, 2024 at 4:48 PM David Sankel via Boost <
> boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> > For those who got involved in Boost within the last couple years, how did
> > you hear about boost? What attracted you to it?
> >
> > For those who have been around for a while, what keeps you here? Why do you
> > stay engaged?
> >
> >
> Since I started with C++ in the early 2000s, I've found Boost to be an
> indispensable resource. Over the years, I've used a wide range of Boost
> libraries, particularly in areas like math and numerics, geometry, data
> structures, algorithms, metaprogramming, and networking, as well as utility
> tools like Optional and Variant.
>
> Lately, I've been keenly following the discussions about Boost's structure.
> Personally, I see value in exploring a more modular approach, managed by a
> package manager like Conan, which could enhance Boost's flexibility and
> accessibility. This vision and the latest innovations in Boost Unordered,
> such as the new Flat and Concurrent containers, led me to collaborate with
> the C++ Alliance.
>
> The ongoing support and sponsorship from the C++ Alliance have been crucial
> not just for maintaining existing libraries but also for developing new
> features that meet current needs. This support has been a cornerstone in
> ensuring that critical tools continue to be relevant and useful in an
> ever-changing tech environment.
>
> Finally, it's essential for us as a developer community to keep fostering a
> collaborative and continuously improving environment. Contributing to Boost
> is not just a way to give back to the community, but also an opportunity to
> ensure it remains a cutting-edge tool for C++ developers worldwide.
>
> I'm looking forward to continuing my involvement in this ecosystem and
> contributing to its growth and improvement in the coming years.
>
> Sincerely,
> Fernando.
>
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