[Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #10935: Header-only option for Boost.Timer

Subject: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #10935: Header-only option for Boost.Timer
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2015-01-15 22:21:21

#10935: Header-only option for Boost.Timer
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 Reporter:  barendgehrels     |      Owner:  bemandawes
     Type:  Feature Requests  |     Status:  new
Milestone:  To Be Determined  |  Component:  timer
  Version:  Boost 1.57.0      |   Severity:  Problem
 Keywords:                    |
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 As discussed on the Mailing List:



 > So as far as I understand, Boost.Test has moved from Boost.Timer v1
 (2001)
 > to Boost.Timer v2 (2011). Boost.Timer v2 depends on Boost.Chrono, which
 > optionally can be compiled header-only, and on Boost.System. But
 Boost.Timer
 > itself has no option to be compiled header-only (AFAIU). So basically
 the
 > regression is in Boost.Timer, which now requires linking. But because
 that
 > is already introduced in 2011, it cannot be called a sudden regression.
 > However, the influence on Boost.Test is quite large.
 >
 > We use Boost.Test (the header-only option)  since 2007 and wish to keep
 it
 > header-only. I know what to do to make it compile (link with
 Boost.Timer)
 > but that is an unwished option for several reasons, so: a regression.

 I looked a Boost.Timer, and it seems reasonable to add a header-only
 option.

 If you open a ticket, I'll give it a try. But it will be a week or
 two, so a ticket is best.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/10935>
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