Re: [v2] How to add support for a new compiler

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-12-29 01:41:52

Sheila Miguez Herndon wrote:
> 
> I am new to bjam and wish to start using it for a big project composed
> of c++, and tcl projects. The tcl projects get byte compiled with
> tclcompiler and wrapped with tclapp.
> 
> If jam files for using tclcompiler and tclapp do not already exist,
> please give me a starting point for learning how to create them. I've
> started by skimming some jam files in boost.build/tools/.
> 
> I have a good opportunity here to plan out a sane build process, and I
> would also appreciate any links to (or direct replies with)information
> on traps and pitfalls, good practices, etc.

I suggest you use Boost.Build version 2, as version 1 will be retired
fairly soon.

Have you read the extender manual?
http://www.boost.org/doc/html/bbv2/extender.html

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
http://www.boost-consulting.com