Re: [Boost-users] Scripting using boost

From: Mortoc (Mortoc_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-08-12 19:49:44

I don't know how sohphisticated you want to get, but definately take a look
at boost:spirit before making your final decision. Personally, with a
scripting language, I find it best to implement an existing one. Lua is very
straightforward and boost::python may be a way to go as well.

-Chris

On 8/12/06, Shams <shams_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
>  Hi,
>
> I want to simple scripting in my application, something like.
>
> IF window_title equals Firefox or window_title equals InternetExplorer
>     open_kiosk()
>
>     IF
>         // nest if
>     END_IF
> END_IF
>
>
> In this case I want to match the rule "window_title" and a parameter to
> that
> rule and upon seeing the text open_kiosk() I want to execute the real
> function.
>
> What would be the best boost libraries to use to achieve something like
> this?
>
> I am thinking of going with spirit and a combination of boost.regex or
> boost.xpressive.
>
> Thanks
> Shams
>
>
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