haskell / haskell/cabal

Allow 'if' for data-files section

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cabal-install: cmd/sdist data-files re: conditional type: enhancement
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Description

In the MicroHs cabal file I'd like to say this
```
data-files:
src/runtime/*.c
src/runtime/*.h
if impl(ghc)
data-files:
lib/**/*.hs
lib/**/*.hs-boot
```

But when I tried it, it didn't work. It works in MicroCabal so I've managed to hack around it, but it seems like an obvious thing that should work.

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The issue names no repository file or test; start by locating the Cabal handling for data-files and conditional if impl(ghc) sections. Compare the behavior with MicroCabal, then add support for the shown conditional data-files form and verify it with an equivalent Cabal file or existing relevant tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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