Re: Boost.Test problems (Was: [boost] Multiple link definitions on Darwintests)

From: Joel de Guzman (joel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-07-20 20:59:58

Peter Dimov wrote:
> Vladimir Prus wrote:
> 
>>Of all Boost.Test functionality I use only 'test_main' and
>>BOOST_CHECK, and I'd be really gratefull if that subset just worked.
> 
> 
> #include <boost/detail/lightweight_test.hpp>
> 
> int main()
> {
>     int x = 0;
> 
>     BOOST_TEST( ++x == 1 );
>     BOOST_TEST( ++x == 1 );
> 
>     return boost::report_errors();
> }

Thank you Peter. After the release, I'll definitely move Spirit
to use this simple, no frills, test utility. The requirements for
such a facility should be 1) Works 100% on *ALL* compilers 2) Is
transparent and does not get in the way (you can pretend it's
not there at all) 3) Is 100% stable (no frequent API changes)
4) Is as simple as possible (less chance for Murphy's law to kick
in). IMO, Boost.Test does not satisfactorily satisfy these requirements.

Regards,
-- 
Joel de Guzman
http://www.boost-consulting.com
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