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Build2 Proposes Fix for Autoconf-Style Configuration Probing
Original: How to Fix autoconf-style Configuration Probing https://build2.org/blog/fix-autoconf.xhtml # HackerNews # Tech # Program
The build2 project has published a blog post outlining how to fix problems with autoconf-style configuration probing, the long-standing technique used by build systems to detect compiler and library features at build time. The article argues the approach is fragile and proposes alternatives. It is drawing attention among developers discussing build tooling on programming forums.
Why now: Debates about the limitations of autoconf and modern build system design remain active topics among developers.
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- How to Fix autoconf-style Configuration Probing https://build2.org/blog/fix-autoconf.xhtml # HackerNews # Tech # Programming · hackernews@robot.villas · 4
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