Re: [Boost-build] project-root.jam --> Jamroot.jam patch.

From: Jurko Gospodnetić (jurko.gospodnetic_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-01-07 12:30:13

   Hi Johan.

> The names Jamfile.jam and Jamroot.jam are far too repetitive for my taste.

   I do not really see anything wrong with Jamfile.jam and Jamroot.jam. 
As far as repetition goes - not that big a deal with something you name 
only once and never refer again by name. Except of course here in these 
'endless' discussions. *GDR* :-)))

> Thinking out loud:
> 
> - The dual nature of Jamroot makes it a bit hard to name; perhaps
> root-project.jam would be an alternative to project-root.jam/root.jam?
> 
> - Also, what about using project.jam instead of build.jam, as each
> file-formerly-known-as-Jamfile "is-a" project but does not necessarily
> define build targets?

   How about:

Jamfile = project.jam
Jamroot = project-root.jam

   The names seem ok as:
     * They get grouped together when listing files in a directory.
     * They get grouped together when listing files by extension.
     * Consistent extension helps for recognizing the files 
automatically by various tools.

   Although I do not see any real difference between this and 
Jamfile.jam /Jamroot.jam. :-)) Except perhaps that names project.jam and 
project-root.jam do not have to be supported with capitalized initial 
letter as they have no such historical usage. :-)))

> Even though this is "only" about names, I believe it would be worthwhile
> pondering on appropriate names to avoid further renaming in the future.

   I agree. I can see undocumented names and/or inconsistently used 
names in examples/docs/tests as being one of the problems with adapting 
boost build. You go searching for a build tool - see such 'childish' 
inconsistencies and decide to not use that project until it 'matures'...

   Best regards,
     Jurko Gospodnetić