Subject: Re: [boost] Library format required for inclusion in Boost
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-23 05:06:45
> I'd like to ask a few questions about what libraries that wish to be
> included into Boost must look like, and I would like to know whether
> libraries need to fulfill those requirements for the review or can do so
> later.
>
> Build system: integration with Boost.Build is necessary, additional CMake
> scripts is a plus.
Boost.Build yes, CMake no.
> Documentation: the Boostbook toolchain seems recommended, but not
> necessary. Is that correct?
Yes.
> How free are we? Does the documentation necessarily need to be generated
> with Boost.Build as well?
No... but IMO there are advantages to using the Quickbook/Docbook toolchain
such as a unified look and feel, and automatic PDF releases.
> Test system: something that the regression test suite can eat. What is
> that format? Is that restricted to Boost.Test run through Boost.Build?
No, anything that Boost.Build can eat, which means pretty much anything
really.
HTH, John.