Re: Help regarding writing a Source Filter

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Yeah, and that's why I've never tried your stuff. I can't imagine that
I'm
going to gain by stepping a layer away from the system.

Well, from a maintenance and supportability standpoint, there could be value
in having the code all in one language. It also cuts down on the number of
tools you need to own/update/study. Further it minimizes the skillsets
required and the learning curve for new hires. Additionally there may be
debugging/stability benefits that come from those extra run-time checks.

Of course on the minus side there is the fact that accessing DS from c# is
relatively new. It hasn't had the years of shakeout that the c++
samples/libraries have had. No doubt you also have existing code that you
re-use regularly that would have to be ported & tested in the new language.
Plus, there will be a learning curve (a small one, but still).

There are probably a number additional items that could placed on both sides
of the scales depending on the requirements of the project, the skills of
the developers, the resources of the company where the work is being done,
etc.

Even with all this, I'm STILL not trying to convice you to dump c++. All
I'm trying to do is provide info, provoke a little thought, and challenge
unfounded/unproven assertions. If in the end people choose c++, great!
More power to ya. If people choose c#, great! Help push us over the 10,000
download mark (8,851 and counting!).


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