Rogue Wave Dropping Support for Apache C++ Standard Library
History
For almost 20 years, Rogue Wave Software has been one of the world’s leading providers of C++ libraries and components. From an early time in our evolution, we have provided the most widely portable C++ standard library available - the “Rogue Wave C++ Standard Library”.
Rogue Wave SourcePro C++ (and its predecessor .h++ products) have supported building with the Rogue Wave C++ Standard Library and the “native” standard libraries (those that ship with each compiler) for years. Two years ago we donated the Rogue Wave C++ Standard Library to the Apache foundation. It is now an open source project known as the Apache C++ Standard Library.
The C++0X standard is one of the biggest things to happen in C++ development in quite a while (that may be the understatement of the day), bringing many exciting new features to the language. Rogue Wave has been active in the development of this new standard. Since most of the changes affect the C++ standard library, this means a heavy investment would be required to update the Apache C++ Standard Library for the new standard.
At the same time, other solid alternatives are available. As the C++ standard library specification became more stable, the API has become very consistent between the Rogue Wave/Apache C++ standard library and native C++ standard libraries. As a result, many people have already moved from our standard library to the native standard libraries.
Realizing that this would inevitably impact our ability to invest in our SourcePro, Hydra and Stingray products, we have determined that the best way for us to support our customers is to focus our effort on our core products and leave standard library development to others.
SourcePro C++ Edition 10 update 1 will be the last release to certify with the Rogue Wave/Apache C++ standard library. A 12 month obsolescence period begins with the shipment of Edition 10 update 1, during which customers use of the Rogue Wave/Apache C++ standard library will fully supported. At the end of this period, we will no longer certify SourcePro with Rogue Wave/Apache C++ standard library and cease development on the Rogue Wave/Apache C++ standard library itself.
Focus on Core Products
Our job at Rogue Wave is to make sure that our SourcePro, Hydra and Stingray customers continue to be successful, and this move is designed to help us to do just that. By dropping support for the Apache C++ standard library we are able to increase our investment in SourcePro. This gives us more time for ports, enhancements, bug fixes, as well as taking advantage of new C++ language features as they become available. I’m confident that this will result in a better overall experience for our customers.
Going forward
Rogue Wave encourages all of our customers to begin using native standard libraries. SourcePro will continue to be certified with the native standard library for each supported compiler. Rogue Wave software is committed to the success of our customers and the SourcePro product. We thank each of you for your business - please feel free to post a response to this blog with any comments you have on how we can improve your experience as a Rogue Wave customer.
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