From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-12-14 09:16:25
Pedro Ferreira wrote:
> So, I got to the conclusion that we would be better off moving directly
> to Python.
I'm all for trying an ambitious leap, if we can be prepared to
re-evaluate after a week and turn back if it isn't working out.
>> Unfortunately it's not trivial, but I think it represents the "right"
>> logic from a conceptual standpoint. It has some significant comments,
>> but could definitely use more.
>
>
> I couldn't find tools/build/v2/generators_prototype.py in the CVS. Can
> you please point me to the right place?
http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/boost/boost/tools/build/v2/generators_prototype.py
> Anyway, the discussion is very interesting and I think we should
> eventually include such a tool. Still, if we do go for it, I'd suggest
> that the first go should use the BB codebase as it is to avoid adding
> more trouble.
Okay, but someone else has to be responsible for converting (and
commenting!) the generator search logic. ;-)
> Then, we could enhance the generators and perhaps other
> parts of the code could take more advantage of Python.
Sounds fine to me.
-- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting http://www.boost-consulting.com