[boost] Re: Does Boost really need to be put in object libraries?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-11-13 07:16:32

Daryle Walker <darylew_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Before I state my opinion, note that:
>     1. I don't use Boost for "real" work, just to make other (potential)
> Boost libraries
>     2. The only mandatory-source Boost component I use is the test library.
>
> With the whole Boost-build sub-project and the recent thread about "Draft
> Tutorial / Guidelines for Authors of Boost Libraries Containing Separate
> Source," I guess that a lot of users set up Boost as a _separate_ library,
> either static or a DLL.
>
> Is that really necessary?

Yes.  Boost.Python must be built as a DLL in order to enable one of
its most important features: collaboration among multiple extension
modules.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com