Re: [boost] Boost regression notification (2005-12-04 [RC_1_33_0])

From: Beman Dawes (bdawes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-12-04 17:07:48

"Stefan Seefeld" <seefeld_at_[hidden]> wrote in message 
news:439356E4.10105_at_sympatico.ca...
> Daryle Walker wrote:
>
>> Maybe we should add something to a script that if a compiler shows up in
>> most tests, especially if it's the sole problem compiler for many tests
>> across many libraries.  The message could say that "compiler X by 
>> operator Y
>> seems to be broken."  (My criteria may be too vague for a computer.)
>
> Or, put some dummy test in place that will fail on configuration problems,
> and only continue with the rest of the test suite if that dummy test 
> passes.

That sounds like a good idea. If a "Hello, world" program won't work, there 
isn't any point in bothering people with regression notifications.

--Beman