Re: [boost] [website] New build script

Subject: Re: [boost] [website] New build script
From: Dave Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-27 08:36:32

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Daniel James <dnljms_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've been writing a new script for generating the release notes, the
> feeds and some other things. I'd like to put it in place on the live
> site soon, so that I can use it to update the site for the boost build
> release.
>
> It should now be easier for you to regenerate the release notes.
> You'll need python and quickbook on your path. Then run:
>
>    python build/build.py update
>
> from the root of the beta site (you can actually run the script from
> anywhere, you just need to get the path to 'build.py' correct). There
> are some other commands, but they're probably not very interesting.
> You'll need to commit all the changes this makes. If something goes
> wrong, just commit the quickbook files, and let me know so that I can
> investigate.
>
> I'll still handle all of this if you wish, but it should be easier for
> you if you want to. I'll update the instructions on the site soon.

Awesome!  A couple of requests:

1. Add a README file that describes the purpose of the script and how to use it
2. Call it something less generic (at least until it becomes more so ;->)

-- 
Dave Abrahams
BoostPro Computing
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