[Scons-dev] SCons doesn't bootstrap without libxml2

[Dirk Bächle]

On 18.02.2014 19:59, anatoly techtonik wrote:

> [...]

> You need to ensure that there are no warnings during the build process

> and the warning about missing documentation build is among those that

> you especially should not ignore as a release manager. ;)

>


I could live with both variants for the top-level build (packaging n' 
stuff):

a) The default is to build and package SCons as far as the tools and 
requirements for the single steps are met. Documentation may get built 
and archives might get packaged and tested or not, depending on which 
tools/modules you have installed in your system. The focus is on "trying 
out" integration with a minimum of effort, especially regarding running 
time of the build.

b) The default is to guarantee a correct build, which means that all 
packages get created such that they contain all required files and 
documents. All these packages pass their tests, especially the ones for 
self-containment, and are ready to get shipped. If one or more of these 
goals are not met, the build breaks.


So I'd like to let the actual release managers decide. Just chime in guys...

Personally, I'd always do the full build anyway. Sorry, but I simply 
don't believe in getting half-pregnant. ;)

Dirk