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Subject: Re: [Boost-build] Current Work
From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-19 09:03:59


On Thursday, March 10, 2011 18:27:12 Wiskey 5 Alpha wrote:
> Hello all.
>
> I have used autotools for years. I have lately been working on a
> project that has become rather large with several subprojects. I have
> been looking for a new build tool , and since i use many boost
> libraries i thought i would give Boost.build a try.
>
> In searching the internet for examples , i have come across several
> Boost build projects. Would someone please help me understand the
> Boost.Build project goal ?

Approximately, the goal is to be the best C++ build system ever.

> How does Boost.CMake fit into the move to python ?

Boost.CMake is something totally unrelated.

- Volodya

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Vladimir Prus
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