Re: [Boost-Users] Re: Thread library: get thread id

From: William E. Kempf (wekempf_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-12-17 12:57:40

> <alternative exemplar>
> When I implemented the Leader-Follower thread pattern described by
> Schmidt, et al in Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, I couldn't
> figure out a way around comparing the thread id to the current leader in
> the
> promote_new_leader function.  Probably lack of imagination and/or
> experience on my part, but having the thread id sure made it easier.
> </alternative exemplar>

If all you need is comparisons, the boost::thread class provides this
today.  That's why I wanted specific requirements for a thread id. 
Currently the things a thread id can provide that thread does not, AFAIK,
are the following:

* Can be copied.
* Can be turned into a unique string for printing/etc.

These features will be accounted for, I just need to be sure these are the
only features missing.

William E. Kempf