Re: [jamboost] docs, <library>

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-12-30 04:54:21

Hi Dave,

> I just started browsing through the v2 docs. I have to say that
> they're very nice and accessible so far. They give a very reassuring
> sense of security!

Glab to hear!

> When I saw the mention of <library> at
> http://www.boost-consulting.com/boost/tools/build/v2/boost_build_v2.html#se
>c-tutorial I started to wonder why not <source> instead?
>
> If you can write:
> project
> : requirements <library>/boost/filesystem//fs
...

> : requirements <source>foo.cpp

> and then why not

> : requirements <source>/boost/filesystem//fs

And then why not:

exe a : a.cpp <toolset>gcc:<source>a_gcc.cpp ;

? Seems like introducing <source> -- as a special feature which will be 
converted to source when metataget (= main target) is built -- would be just 
pure win. It would be a more generic than <library> and should do everything 
<library> does.

In fact, at the moment <library> is handled by linking-generator.run by adding 
them all to 'sources'.

If you could make attempt at creating <source> feature, it would be really 
great. Of course, no pressure and no need to hurry :-)

- Volodya