Re: [Boost-build] BoostCon & Bjam

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-05-12 18:54:14

on Mon May 12 2008, "Tim St. Clair" <timothysc-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

> Folks -
>
>     I've heard various mumblings from sources regarding the future of
> BJAM, and I would honestly like to know what the verdict is.

There is no verdict.  There are a wide range of opinions, none of which
has "won."

> I've also heard a lot of smack about it, which I consider to be more
> dogma then anything.  Also, I must say, as a cross platform developer
> I have yet to find it's equal, and would perfer to illuminate dogma
> where it may exist, vs. throwing up our arms hold heartedly.  If that
> means developing a users guide to help "boost" them into bjam, then I
> would be happy to contribute.

Please do!  I think the Boost.Build project could benefit greatly from
someone with such a commitment.

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