microsoft / microsoft/msix-packaging

request: decouple from clang

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Description

Hi,

Can we please unhardcode clang, so that this project can build with gcc and BSD cc?

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Research direction

Start by locating the build configuration and entry points that hardcode clang; no specific files or tests are named in the issue. Check how the project currently selects its compiler, then verify that the build works with gcc and BSD cc while preserving the existing clang build.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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