Re: [boost] Volunteer request: CMake-based build system for Boost

From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-05-24 03:04:46

Frank Birbacher wrote:

> Hi!
> 
> Doug Gregor schrieb:
>> Please note that we are not proposing to replace the existing bjam-
>> based build system in Boost. The CMake-based build system will be
>> developed alongside the existing build system. We will not speculate
>> regarding any future Boost policy decisions regarding build systems.
> 
> Does that mean a C++ implementation of bjam is still wanted as stated
> here http://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/roadmap ?

I think so, although Python port of Boost.Build makes many of shortcomings of
the current bjam no longer important. 

And of course, volunteers with that project are also welcome, see:

    http://zigzag.cs.msu.su/boost.build/wiki/PythonPort

- Volodya