void-linux / void-linux/void-packages

electron19 doesn't build anymore

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Description

Is this a new report?

Yes

System Info

Void 6.5.0-1021-azure x86_64 AuthenticAMD/VM uptodate FFF

Package(s) Affected

electron19-19.0.8_4

Does a report exist for this bug with the project's home (upstream) and/or another distro?

No idea

Expected behaviour

electron19 should build

Actual behaviour

electron19 doesn't build because of countless issues likely related to missing header includes.

Steps to reproduce

See the test build here https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/pull/5055.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the electron19-19.0.8_4 package and inspect the test build linked in the issue body. Determine which build errors and missing header includes prevent compilation; done means the electron19 package builds successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron
Domain
build-system, desktop
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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