On Sun, Oct 8, 2023 at 7:21 PM Christian Mazakas via Boost < boost@lists.boost.org> wrote:
I kind of agree with Vinnie, no users, not enough tests. This is an alpha library and should come back when its place in the ecosystem has solidified.
I have to be fair though, the reality is that I cannot back up my claims with strong evidence and it is in fact based only on observation during the library's development of the repository and Slack interactions. So it is very possible that Klemens' is right and there is more to it than I am describing. This is one reason why I did not write a review. Another reason is that I am preoccupied with personal issues which prevent me from really investing a lot of time and energy into anything C++ related (including my own new libraries whose development is paused). Mainly what I am saying is that I believe there is/was room to do more to prepare the library for the review, and these things weren't done. The only reason I bring it up for Klemens' specifically is because I care more about him, as we have been working together for a while now. But this advice is not just for Klemens', if there is a new library with the intention to be proposed for Boost and it makes sense to do so, it is nice to see authors pull out all the stops and do everything in their power to make the library great even before the review. More docs, more tests, more exposition, more explanation, more benchmarks, more reddit posts, more users, more consultations, more... MORE.. you feel me? I want ordinary C++ users to feel shock and awe at the level of preparation and attention to detail that goes into new library submissions. I want them to be inspired. To aspire to become more like Boost authors. Thanks