servo / servo/mozangle

mozangle seems to be being built twice

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Description

The first time we compile each file individually. The second time we pass all the files to a single cl instance. I don't yet understand why.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Trace the build process to compare the per-file compilation with the single cl invocation, then confirm whether the same sources are compiled twice and document the intended single-build behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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