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Re: Precompiled headers
On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:34:59 -0800 Mike Stump <mrs@apple.com> wrote:
> On Saturday, November 8, 2003, at 04:41 AM, Robert Vazan wrote:
> > Can your code answer the question whether given object file will
> > change after rebuild without actually rebuilding it?
>
> They change.
Of course they don't change, short of time stamp. Assuming gcc doesn't use
random number generator.
> No, you don't have to wait, but use it (the compile server) as a
> starting point. See how well it works, see what problems you find,
> report on the results you see, including the bugs. Try your hand at
> fixing the easier ones that you find.
I will be happy to test it. Although you said just a while back in October
that a lot of work must be done before testing is most useful.
> If you want pointers into what needs doing, see below.
I have a broader plan that goes beyond gcc and I think I better invest time
into areas that nobody works on yet. I just wanted to avoid duplicate work,
which I have mostly accomplished. I can look into it again when compile
server project cools down.