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Other possible use that were planned but not useused, were boost exception. This would automatically add function, line number, etc. At the moment this is done manually.
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Boost build is required to build/install the c++ boost libraries. At ECMWF the boost is built/installed with metabuilder/master branch.
To build/test ecflow with a new boost version without installing can also be done. Please use build_scripts/boost_build.sh. This can also be used to test install before going to the metabuilder.
It should be noted that to debug and build the boost libs does require some familiarity with boost bjam
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