Re: [boost] Re: Trying to learn build system

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-07-08 05:13:31

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From: "David Abrahams" <david.abrahams_at_[hidden]>

> > Cause Laura in presentation gives an
> > example of actions Clean that is invoket liek jam clean.
>
> I never looked at Laura's presentation.

Oh, on second reading I see what confused you.
The Jambase contains a rule called "Clean" which is usually used to create
a target called "clean". Invoking "jam clean" requests that the target
called "clean" be brought up-to-date -- which usually means removing some
files from your hard disk.

-Dave