Subject: Re: [Boost-users] Header only libraries, why not all?
From: Igor R (boost.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-02-02 06:53:36
> Is this only because of 'legacy', and with time all libraries will
> move towards being header only? Or is there some technical requirement
> due to which some libraries just can't ever be header-only?
One issue with header-only libs is potentially higher compilation
times. Another issue is tighter dependency between library parts.