Formal Review Guide

The Boost library collection is known for the formal review process. A process that needs to be carefully navigated before a new library is accepted for inclusion.

Introduction

This guide provides detailed information on the main roles in library submission:

  1. The Authors who wish to submit the library to the Boost collection: refer to Library Submission Process, and Contributor Checklist.

  2. The Review Manager who’s job it is to lead and coordinate the review process: refer to Managing Reviews.

  3. The Reviewers who test the submission, or elements of it, and write up their findings: refer to Writing Reviews.

This guide also includes a comprehensive history of submissions, most with links to the rationale and announcements made during the evaluation process: refer to the Formal Review Schedule.

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