Re: [Boost-users] Scons users?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-09-16 05:50:37

Parveen Kaler <pkaler_at_[hidden]> writes:

> David Abrahams <dave <at> boost-consulting.com> writes:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> On the Boost.Build list we were just discussing the fact that some
>> people otherwise inclined towards Boost have chosen Scons over
>> Boost.Build.  It would be useful for us to understand some of the
>> reasons why, if some of you wouldn't mind letting us know.  No flames,
>> please!
>> 
>
> You'll want to read Noel Llopis' blog, particularly this entry:
> http://www.gamesfromwithin.com/articles/0506/000092.html
>
> The above article contains hard performance numbers comparing Jam,
> Make, Scons, and MSVC.

I don't think that's much help.  It doesn't cover Boost.Build at all
(it only bears passing resemblance to Perforce Jam anymore), and
doesn't discuss many of the issues of concern for the developers of
Boost.Build
(http://www.boost.org/tools/build/v1/build_system.htm#design_criteria)

Of course, it may be that the world at large doesn't care about those
things :)

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com