Re: [boost] build system (was Summer of Code 2006)

From: Rene Rivera (grafik.list_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-04-24 13:23:01

David Abrahams wrote:
> Rune Sune <rune.sune_at_[hidden]> writes:
>> --- David Abrahams <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote:

>> That is, it is unnecessary high from the end-users viewpoint. If the
>> newbie only had the usual interface towards the development project,
>> i.e. make- or dsp-files, he could focus on his key problems instead
>> of having to grasp all of BB. 
> 
> The user doesn't have to grasp all of BB.  We just need improved
> getting started directions, which I am writing.  Only a very small
> amount of grasping is required.
> 
> If you want make- or dsp- files (note that dsp files are platform
> *and* compiler-specific), figure out a way to generate them from
> within Boost.Build, and we'll include them.

Which is what the second SoC Boost.Build project I'm willing to mentor 
is about.

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