Re: [boost] Library format required for inclusion in Boost

Subject: Re: [boost] Library format required for inclusion in Boost
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-23 05:06:45

> I'd like to ask a few questions about what libraries that wish to be 
> included into Boost must look like, and I would like to know whether 
> libraries need to fulfill those requirements for the review or can do so 
> later.
>
> Build system: integration with Boost.Build is necessary, additional CMake 
> scripts is a plus.

Boost.Build yes, CMake no.

> Documentation: the Boostbook toolchain seems recommended, but not 
> necessary. Is that correct?

Yes.

> How free are we? Does the documentation necessarily need to be generated 
> with Boost.Build as well?

No... but IMO there are advantages to using the Quickbook/Docbook toolchain 
such as a unified look and feel, and automatic PDF releases.

> Test system: something that the regression test suite can eat. What is 
> that format? Is that restricted to Boost.Test run through Boost.Build?

No, anything that Boost.Build can eat, which means pretty much anything 
really.

HTH, John.