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Re: [PATCH] gnu: rustc: Retain binutils.
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Ludovic Courtès |
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Re: [PATCH] gnu: rustc: Retain binutils. |
Date: |
Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:59:40 +0100 |
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David Craven <address@hidden> skribis:
> * gnu/packages/rust.scm (rustc)[arguments]: Retain binutils. Add
> wrap-rustc phase.
>
> Problem reported by Ben Woodcroft <address@hidden>.
LGTM!
> An idea: How about adding tests for packages?
>
> A simple compile check for a compiler or something like that. The
> problem with manual testing is that the environment could hide bugs.
> This would make sure that dependencies are retained and programs are
> wrapped etc.
>
> Useful or not?
In most cases “make check” would find the problems. In cases where
there might be problems post-installation, we could always add a phase
that runs the thing.
Thanks,
Ludo’.