Post-build script execution
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A-build-scripts
E-hard
S-needs-design
- Dominant language
- Rust
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Description
Currently, cargo execute scrips before the build starts with the build field. I propose renaming build to pre_build and adding post_build (which would run after every successful build). It's useful for general postprocessing: running executable packers, zipping files, copying stuff, logging, etc.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing Cargo's existing build-script configuration and how the build field is executed before compilation. Determine the design and compatibility impact of renaming it to pre_build and adding post_build after successful builds. Done means the lifecycle behavior and migration expectations are defined and covered by appropriate Cargo tests.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100