Re: [Boost-users] BoostCon & Bjam

From: Tim St. Clair (timothysc_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-05-12 12:50:08

If there is something better, then I'm totally open to it. SCONs is the only
alternative which I consider to be as powerful...

I am still in the boat that there is simply not enough *good* documentation
to illuminate ideas for a tool which is very powerful.

If this means contribute, then I will contribute.

Cheers,
Tim

On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:04 AM, Jeff Garland <azswdude_at_[hidden]> wrote:

>
>
> On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 6:56 AM, Tim St. Clair <timothysc_at_[hidden]>
> wrote:
>
> > Folks -
> >
> >     I've heard various mumblings from sources regarding the future of
> > BJAM, and I would honestly like to know what the verdict is.
>
>
>
> Dave Abrahams suggested in the Future of Boost session that it seems
> likely Boost will move away from bjam at some future point.  When that will
> be isn't clear.
>
>
> >
> >
> > I've also heard a lot of smack about it, which I consider to be more
> > dogma then anything.  Also, I must say, as a cross platform developer I have
> > yet to find it's equal, and would perfer to illuminate
> >
>
> It may be, but for every person that thinks like you there's some or more
> that have issues with bjam.
>
>
> > dogma where it may exist, vs. throwing up our arms hold heartedly.  If
> > that means developing a users guide to help "boost" them into bjam, then I
> > would be happy to contribute.
> >
>
>
> I think the predominate issue is the maintenance of the build system
> itself -- there are very few people that can maintain boost build and we'd
> rather not be in the tools business where other options exist.
>
> HTH,
>
> Jeff
>
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Regards,
Timothy St. Clair
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