ocaml / ocaml/dune

[RFC] Use predicate language for defining source fields

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Description

Common fields such as:

  • Modules/Private modules/etc.
  • C sources
  • C++ sources
  • Jsoo sources

Should all be predicate lang valued. This will allow us to override defaults such as the extension for c++ sources and prevent us from having to list all c sources.

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Research direction

Start by locating the definitions of the Modules, Private modules, C sources, C++ sources, and Jsoo sources fields, then read the existing predicate-language handling. Done means these common fields accept predicate-language values, allow defaults such as the C++ extension to be overridden, and avoid listing every C source.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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