On Thu, Dec 19, 2002 at 03:32:12PM -0500, David Abrahams wrote: > Pavol Droba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > On Thu, Dec 19, 2002 at 12:04:03PM -0500, David Abrahams wrote: > >> David Abrahams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> > >> > Pavol Droba <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> > > >> >> but I'm wondering, why it is not documented, or at least mentioned somewhere? > >> >> There are more of such useful headers in boost/detail directory, which are used > >> >> by various libraries. Whouldn't it make sense to write a simple doc mentioning > >> >> all this utilities, so people don't have to invent a wheel again and > >> >> again? > >> > > >> > Be my guest ;-) > >> > > >> > The hardest part of writing libraries is certainly documenting them. > >> > Speaking for myself, I'm lazy, and only wish to spend the effort to > >> > document libraries I'm going to release to the world. > > > > I know what do you mean, I'm working on string_algo library for boost, > > and (un)fortunately, I'm getting the to stage where I have to write documentation >:( > > For me it is the hardest part of work ... > > > >> > >> Pavol, > >> > >> I just realized the above might sound discouraging... I really *would* > >> encourage you to document the useful utilities so we can make them an > >> official part of boost. That file in particular might be good as part > >> of the compatibility library. > > > > Well, I might try if I find a time for doing it:) > > > > Anyway, what I would like to suggest in the mean time, is to at least make a > > summary of these utilities, so that boost developers have a place where they > > can check, if something they need, does not already exists. > > I don't know the place and the form, I think it would be useful. > > Maybe a Wiki page at > http://www.crystalclearsoftware.com/cgi-bin/boost_wiki/wiki.pl > ? > > Why don't you start one? Good point, I'll try.
Actually I have another question. Why is iterator_traits class so hidden. There is a boost::iterator class which is supposed to be a replacement for std::iterator. Why isn't iterator_traits also in boost/ directory and part of boost namespace? Regards Pavol _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe & other changes: http://lists.boost.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/boost
