Re: [boost] [python] run python script from bjam

Subject: Re: [boost] [python] run python script from bjam
From: Dave Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-06-03 06:08:02

on Fri May 25 2012, lcaminiti <lorcaminiti-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I build a Boost.Python module and install it using bjam as follow:
>
>     python-extension pydef : deduced_params_pydef.cpp
>         :   <library>/boost/python//boost_python
>             <library>/boost/regex//boost_regex
>             <link>shared:<define>BOOST_REGEX_DYN_LINK=1
>         ;
>     install pydef_install : pydef
>         :   <install-dependencies>on
>             <install-type>SHARED_LIB
>             <install-type>PYTHON_EXTENSION 
>             <location>. 
>         ;
>
> I the same dir I have a python script deduced_params_pydef.py which will
> import the module and test it.
>
> How do I run the python script automatically from bjam so to fully compile
> and test the module that my code generates?
>
> Something like (this doesn't work of course):
>
> # Make sure pydef target is built first, then runs python
> deduced_params_pydef.py
> run-py pydef_install : deduced_params_pydef.py ;

Take a look at Boost.Python's own tests; that should give you everything
you need.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
BoostPro Computing
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