[boost] Python port development

Subject: [boost] Python port development
From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-07-07 12:44:32

Hi,

as many here probably know, the strategic direction for Boost.Build is the
use of Python as implementation language, which should bring a lot of
benefits. For more detailed rationale, see:

        https://trac.lvk.cs.msu.su/boost.build/wiki/PythonPort

The port has got so far as to build "hello, world" with gcc, but then stalled.

Fortunately, my employer, CodeSourcery, has a sabbatical program, and completing
a Python port of Boost.Build was approved as the goal of my own sabbatical. I'll
have 4 almost-full-time weeks, starting next Monday, Jule 12.

Of course, I'll be asking for feedback, so don't be surprised when I start
to post design questions.

Thanks,

--
Vladimir Prus
http://vladimir_prus.blogspot.com
Boost.Build: http://boost.org/boost-build2