boost-build ☆
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Description:
C++ build system
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.90.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ build-system compilation developer-tools
Install: brew install boost-build
About:
Boost.Build is a build system designed for managing C++ project compilation and dependencies across multiple platforms. It uses the Jam language to define targets and requirements, offering fine-grained control over the build process. Its main value is simplifying complex builds and ensuring portability without the verbosity of Makefiles.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform build configuration
  • Advanced dependency management
  • Support for complex build requirements
  • Extensible via Jamfiles
Use Cases:
  • Managing large-scale C++ software projects
  • Automating builds across different operating systems
Alternatives:
  • CMake – More widely used and generates standard build files (e.g., Makefiles, Visual Studio projects).
  • Make – Standard Unix build tool, less abstract and requires more boilerplate for complex projects.
License: BSL-1.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 10:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7747e01d
Sep 11, 2024 3:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP 389a04a0
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Oct 23, 2023 2:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP 75cd47f2
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