Spirit - History and Evolution

Explore the 10-year history and evolution of Spirit, a sophisticated Boost library, in this BoostCon 2010 conference talk. Trace Spirit's journey from its origins as part of a larger GUI library in the 1990s to its debut in Boost in 2001. Discover how the library grew from a modest 7-header file project to become a catalyst for other Boost libraries such as Fusion, Phoenix, and Wave, while also contributing to the maturation of Boost.Proto. Gain insights into the development process of multiple libraries from experienced Boost authors and template metaprogramming experts. Learn about the creative use of C++ techniques and operator abuse, presented with a blend of technical depth and lighthearted perspective.