C++ build tool: boost bjam intro

Reference Material : HERE

Source code (hello_sree.cc):

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build file (jamroot.jam or Jamroot): Screen Shot 2014-02-26 at 7.00.22 PM

Now in terminal, change the present working directory to the folder where the code and build-file resides. Run any of the below commands:

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Ensure you have a space between “hello_sree.cc” and “;” in the build file. Otherwise you will get the below error:Screen Shot 2014-02-26 at 7.03.23 PM

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You will get this message at the successful run:Screen Shot 2014-02-26 at 7.04.01 PMYou will see a bin folder with a hierarchy of folders and executable file created as part of successful build of our program

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Sreejith

A strong believer of: 1. Knowledge is power 2. Progress comes from proper application of knowledge 3. Reverent attains wisdom 4. For one's own salvation, and for the welfare of the world

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