Re: Creating one extension version: how?
| From: | Pierre Joye | Date: | Sun, 11 May 2008 11:24:06 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: Creating one extension version: how? | ||
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On Sun, May 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Hector Santos <hsantos@isdg.net> wrote:
> > It is often possible to do many things (even different architecture
> > support) on unix/linux and sometimes with windows. But we don't
> > support that, that's what I meant with "you can't". I should have
> > said: "You can but it is not supported" :)
> >
>
> You should of said this from the beginning. :-)
Better late than never =)
> Look, I'm new to PHP development *only*!! <g> I'm not the type to step on
> toes, nor buck the system, but I prefer the technical details.
>
> Technically, IMO, I can understand binary conflicts with 5.x vs 5.y, but
> not with 5.x.a and 5.x.b. These should be binary compatible updates. If
> not, then increase x.
It is the case. ABI can be broken between x.y.z and x.y+1.z or x.y.z
and x+1.y..z but not between two bug fixes releases only (z and z+1).
> Just imagine the productivity and support gains when you don't have to
> recompile for very simple minor update.
Indeed, that's why we have these rules :)
> Again, I am not here to buck the system. But if I can make suggestions, I
> will. :-)
And they are obviously welcome :)
Cheers,
--
Pierre
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