C++ Documentation Project (wiki, like php.net)

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09-28-2005
Tempest1

C++ Documentation Project (wiki, like php.net)

C++ Web Documentation project (wiki)

I've been thinking lately that the C++ language needs a site that's known by the community to keep standards compliant up-to-date documentation for the C++ language. Since it would be impossible for any individual to collect all this information, and quite difficult for a group of moderate numbers.. I figured the project should start with a team of moderators supervising a wiki. I haven't met one C++ programmer who hasn't dreamed of a good documentation on the web for this language, and i think this would be a great start. As a model, i believe www.php.net offers a basis for ideas.

I was wondering if there is anybody here who would like to plan, and execute this effort?

I'm up for any comments/suggestions/anything...

The meeting will be held on IRC on September 29th, at 8:00PM EST. (irc.freenode.net -- #cppwebdoc)

-- Tempest ( [email protected] )

Original post: http://programmingforums.org/forum/newrepl...ewreply&p=54635
09-28-2005
pianorain

I could have sworn that this was covered in the rules.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forum Guidelines

12. Solicitation of any product without the consent of the Administration is forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, products, websites, and organizations.

You might get more discussion by posting on the General Discussions board.
09-28-2005
Daved

If you really want the best and brightest C++ minds helping out, comp.lang.c++ (and specifically comp.lang.c++.moderated) is the place to go. Also, the C++ FAQ Lite by Marshall Cline are IMO the best FAQs for good C++ advice, so getting either of those resources to go along with or help out the cause would lend extra credence.

I think a wiki would be a great way to get good C++ documentation and reference information combined into a single place. Most people shrug off the need for such a reference, or don't have the time to create and maintain such a site. A wiki with the right people helping out would avoid such issues by having those who want to help do so without too much of a time/effort commitment. Good luck.
09-28-2005
Tempest1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forum Guidelines

12. Solicitation of any product without the consent of the Administration is forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to, products, websites, and organizations.

I am not soliciting anything, this is a volunteer non-profit project for the C++ community...

Thanks for the tip, Daved, i'll check those places out.