Re: [Boost-build] long paths on windows

From: Sohail Somani (s.somani_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-01-12 17:18:36

> [mailto:boost-build-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Rene Rivera

> OK, is it worth adding such things to bjam? And why are they 
> easier with 
> Python?

Python is a very easy language to learn. There are lots of resources
available and it is very easy to use some Python logic or libraries for
the really weird parts of a build. I'm sure BJam syntax is just as easy
to use, once you know it. But one must admit (I hope), that the lack of
BJam language tutorials really reduces the ability of someone to do
complex builds.

I could have started this email the following, but I'll choose to end it
with that instead: Not to start a flamewar or anything but...