Re: [boost] MySQL ASIO library

-----Original Message----- From: Boost On Behalf Of Ruben Perez via Boost Sent: 7 April 2020 19:58 To: boost@lists.boost.org Cc: Ruben Perez Subject: Re: [boost] MySQL ASIO library

What I don't want is to assume the responsibility for implementing all the backends in the world, because then the project is going to die before achieving anything useful. It has been an awful amount of work implementing (and testing) the MySQL backend - I don't think a single person alone is able to implement all the backends. From this point of view, I agree with Richard in making each backend a separate library. Unless somebody offers their help ;)

There would certainly not be any expectation that you would single-handedly write and/or maintain more than on backend! I can sense that a lot of work has gone into this already 😊 If you are willing to take on the BIG challenge - something that would be MUCH more valuable long-term, you might like to consider seeking a 'partner' who would work to develop a second backend on their favorite SQL. (You might change the title to Boost.SQL too? Or Boost.SQL-ASIO? Since its USP seems to be ASIO.)

BTW, I have implemented TLS connections and widened the authentication method support. I have also made available some online documentation - may provide a better understanding a library for you all. You can check it here: https://anarthal.github.io/boost-mysql-docs/index.html

Really nice docs and convincing examples (to a non-expert). I feel I could dive into this and get going (but then fools step in where angels fear to tread!) Good luck Paul PS You really should make clear that this is not *yet* a Boost library, but I really hope it will become one. The attached logo might help, or a line of text saying 'Proposed for Boost'.