[Boost-users] Re: difference between .output and .run files

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-11-23 02:29:46

TC MA wrote:

> After bjam is executed, both .output  and .run files
> are executed. However, they are the same in content.
> Why not just use one file, why need both .output  and
> .run files?

Because presense of the '.run' file indicates the the test succeeded, and
enables bjam to avoid rerunning the test again. If test fails, .run is not
created. .output is still created in case you want to look at the output
and diagnose the problem.

BTW, it's suggested to use full names, not nicknames on Boost mailing lists.

- Volodya