Missing c_library_flags for executable stanza
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Description
As far as I can tell, there is no simple way in dune to set the C linker flags for a given executable. I understand that it's possible to use an internal library but that's a little convoluted.
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Research direction
Start by locating Dune's handling of executable stanzas and the existing internal-library workaround. Trace how C linker flags are configured for executable targets, then determine how per-executable flags should be exposed. Done means an executable stanza can set its C linker flags directly, with coverage for the new behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- ocaml
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100