Re: [Boost-build] Future development

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-10-02 11:19:04

Rene Rivera wrote:

> Since we are talking about plans...
> 
> Vladimir Prus wrote:
>> On Tuesday 02 October 2007 16:49:28 Johan Nilsson wrote:
>>  
>>>> - The features and performance of language are not
>>>> adequate
>>> Will Python be any faster?
>> 
>> Yes. Python, unlike Jam, has a full array of data structures. It also
>> has ref-counting, unlike Jam where an object created anywhere for
>> any purpose, keeps using memory forever.
> 
> Note, the next step for bjam is to start rewriting it in C++. Which will
> remove that and various other deficiencies.

Just like with Boost.Build Python port, we already have it. But it's
necessary to look and figure what state it is in.

- Volodya