Re: [Boost-testing] boost test for dummies

Subject: Re: [Boost-testing] boost test for dummies
From: Steven Watanabe (watanabesj_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-05-26 21:00:51

AMDG

Andy Schweitzer wrote:
> I'm interested and trying out boost test, but the documentation here:
>
> http://beta.boost.org/development/running_regression_tests.html
>
> seems to imply my results will automatically be uploaded to boost. I'm 
> not sure my results will work yet and I don't to upload trash. Is it 
> possible to just try the tests locally? 

Yes, but it's a pain.
The commands listed under Options allow you to run
individual steps.  I believe, the ones you need are
cleanup, get-tools, get-source, patch, setup, test, and collect-logs

> Do I need a "runner ID" to do this? If so, do I request one, or just 
> make one up if it is local?

Just pick something unique.

In Christ,
Steven Watanabe