Re: [boost] Just another GSoC project idea: Create a Bjam clone based on the Boost libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] Just another GSoC project idea: Create a Bjam clone based on the Boost libraries
From: Hartmut Kaiser (hartmut.kaiser_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-02-10 11:42:25

> 1. Write a parser for the most important rules (exe, lib and so on) based
> on Boost.Spirit 2. Use the parser's actions to create a dependency tree
> based on Boost.Graph 3. Attach Python functions to the nodes in the
> dependency tree based on Boost.Python 4. Implement Python functions for
> one toolset (like g++)
> 
> The project promises a lot of variety as different Boost libraries have to
> be used. It's also an opportunity to get familiar with various Boost
> libraries. As it can be broken down into tasks it shouldn't be that
> difficult to make a realistic plan for a summer project.
> 
> If there is anyone interested have a look at
> <https://github.com/boostcon/2011_presentations/raw/master/mon/Boost.Build
> .pdf>
> and <http://www.highscore.de/cpp/boostbuild/> for more information about
> the build system.
> 
> And of course the idea is not to create a fully featured Bjam clone in a
> few months. If there is a binary at the end of the project which can build
> a software based on a simple Jamfile the project is a success. It's more
> important to have all the required components in place even if they are
> far from complete (but once they are in place it shouldn't be too
> difficult to extend them later and add support for another rule for
> example).

What about getting the CMake support finalized instead? Who needs yet
another build system for Boost?

Regards Hartmut
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