Re: [Asset Stewardship] About the Beman Project

From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2024-09-17 17:14:00

On 9/10/24 3:42 PM, Vinnie Falco via Boost wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 2:34 PM David Sankel via Boost
> <boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>> ...Boost is not part of the incubation process for most libraries going into the standard.
>> As to why this is the case, I don't think anyone knows for sure.
> 
> I have a theory....

> I believe that making standardization the primary goal is a mistake.
> The goal must always be to satisfy users by delivering something
> useful. The standardization follows, and does not lead. This is why
> Boost is now more important than ever: WG21 is incapable of competing
> in the library marketplace.
> 

Vinnie.  I don't think I'm considered a member of your fan club, but 
regardless, this is an EXCELLENT post and cogently summarizes the 
history and current situation regarding the relationship between WG21 
and Boost.

Robert Ramey
> 
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