Backwards-incompatible ABI change due to function rename

[Andrius Merkys <andrius.merkys@gmail.com>]

Dear Mentors,

I am maintaining a package which has recently endured a
backwards-incompatible ABI change due to a couple of function renames. I
could restore the ABI compatibility by providing aliases (via patches)
for the renamed functions. My question is: would this be a viable
solution, or should I change the SONAME?

Best,
Andrius

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Andrius Merkys
Vilnius University Institute of Biotechnology, Saulėtekio al. 7, room V325
LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania