The easiest way to do it is to have compiled boost libraries. This means that you have run the bjam install procedure instead of just copying the header files over to /usr/include/boost. With the libs installed, you will need to put -lboost_unit_test_framework on your boost link line.
The easiest way is indeed to use a bjam. Just make bjam in boost/buils/src directory. Then run bjam -sTOOLS=gcc <example-name> This command will build both the library (put it in proper place) and an example.
You should now be OK, except for the fact that you might find your test output a little disconcerting. I was expecting something like PERL's test module output
Why? In C++ we should expect something similal to what C++ compilers produce.
but instead got something which looks like it was generated by g++'s compile error generator. On
Yes. And VC++. But if you prefer different output format you could easily enough generate almost any desirable one. (if anyone interrsted to submit this for inclusion into library that maybe considered)
Hi,
I would like to try the boost test library.
I see the example here, but I don't know how to compile and run it on Linux, Can anyone please help? /home/yinglcs/data/src/boost_1_33_1/libs/test/example
Thank you. Sam
P.S. I recommend openning new thread instead of chnaging subject in existent one.