[Boost-testing] Re: Test Matrix suggestion

From: Aleksey Gurtovoy (agurtovoy_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-01 00:45:26

Robert Ramey writes:
> Would it be possible for the test matrix to make a distinction between
> certain types of test failures?

Yep; at least the ones you're proposing to distinguish between below.

>
> Consider the serialization library test matrix.
>
> When a dependant library cannot be build, (e.g. test_exec_monitor,
> serialization library) the whole column is marked "fail".  This is
> sort of misleading.  I would prefer it be marked something else like
> "skipped". or "offending library" build failed.

Sounds reasonable. Put on our short-term TODO list.

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Aleksey Gurtovoy
MetaCommunications Engineering