ocaml / ocaml/dune

Add support for `opam-version`

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Description

Some packages seem to use this variable. We might as well support it.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating Dune's handling of opam-related variables and review how existing variables are defined and tested. Confirm the expected meaning of opam-version from the repository's current opam integration, then add support and a focused regression test showing the variable is available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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