Re: [Boost-users] [dataflow]Component Library

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [dataflow]Component Library
From: Duane McKinney (duane.mckinney_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-11-26 22:05:56

> I remember looking at GStreamer, and IIRC it gave me the impression
> that one could not build a C++ - only GStreamer app.  I could be
> wrong, though - perhaps you can share your experience on this?
> 
 From what I have done so far, it does not seem possible to be 100% C++.
On their mail lists, they say that it is possible, so that may just be 
due to my lack of knowledge.  I'm still a little new at c/c++. What I 
have done is to use the standard GStreamer C code as a wrapper for my 
C++ objects.  So I end up with a C++ class that really does all the work.
What you are doing, seems very similar to GStreamer to me.  Although it 
is billed as a multimedia framework, it does not have to be audio/video 
data.  It will work with any mime type.  It is just that what is already 
there is geared towards.  It would probably be worth taking a look at, 
if you are seeking some ideas.  The learning curve is a little steep, 
but you can dive in pretty quickly with the basics.