On 9 February 2014 19:06, Boris Schäling
Create a Bjam clone based on the Boost libraries
1. Write a parser for the most important rules (exe, lib and so on) based on Boost.Spirit 2. Use the parser's actions to create a dependency tree based on Boost.Graph 3. Attach Python functions to the nodes in the dependency tree based on Boost.Python 4. Implement Python functions for one toolset (like g++)
The project promises a lot of variety as different Boost libraries have to be used. It's also an opportunity to get familiar with various Boost libraries. As it can be broken down into tasks it shouldn't be that difficult to make a realistic plan for a summer project.
I think it's an interesting idea. It could open some new opportunities for Boost.Build. There are a few additional related ideas which have been discussed here and on IRC: - Boost.Build run as a daemon (there is b2 --daemon prototype, based on dbus) - Boost.Build command line interface could be improved - Boost.Build API as a regular library, as lightweight network protocol based on JSON - Boost.Build API could allow implementations not only in Python, but also in <your favourite scripting language here> Some of opportunities could be integration with IDEs. I have a functional prototype for Qt Creator, but it has obvious limitations due to lack of complete Boost.Build parser, or better, Boost.Build API: https://github.com/mloskot/qt-creator-plugin-boostbuild Best regards, -- Mateusz Łoskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net