Re: [Boost-build] bjam vs. Boost.Build

From: Jurko Gospodnetić (jurko.gospodnetic_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-02-15 15:59:59

   Hi Ruediger.

> apologies, this may be a naive question. Am I right in thinking that bjam ==
> Boost.Build ? Or is Boost.Build a management layer around bjam, similar to
> autoconf/libtool/make ?

   bjam (Boost Jam) is a build tool used as an alternative to make. It 
executes Jamfiles, similar to how make executes Makefiles, but Jamfiles 
provide a lot richer language then the basic make (including some 
alternate/better ways for modeling & grouping build actions).

   Boost Build is a set of Boost Jam scripts that allow you to model 
your project's build at a much higher level. For example, it introduces 
concepts of toolsets and build variants which then 'automatically' cause 
generated targets to be placed in target/variant specific folders. 
Without Boost Build you would have to implement the logic for deciding 
into which folder to place your targets yourself.

   See the docs for more detailed information on different Boost Build 
features and ask questions on this list if anything is unclear...

   Best regards,
     Jurko Gospodnetić