[C++] boost::any, ootl::objects et al

From: Val (valmont_programming_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 03/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 14:48:44 +0200

I am in need of explanations about certain libraries I encounter in my quest to move on with C++. Typically I encounter
boost::any (or it's simplified version ootl) on the net for some reason. I hope there are people with a bit of time left to
explain me these things in plain english. The examples usually provided as intro material don't ring a bell to me I'm affraid.
Here I go with my questions and let's see where the ship ends :)

- What do these libraries exactly do?
- How do these libraries help a C++ coder? What am I gaining?
  Like, is my code more rubust? Or more readable? I really haven't got a clue. I am sorry.
- When shall I use these libs and when basically not?
   For big projects only? Or handy for small projects (<1000 loc) as well?

Thank you in advance for your efforts once again,
Val

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