Re: RFS: flint -- C library for number theory
On 08/27/2014 06:31 PM, Julien Puydt wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Le 27/08/2014 15:54, Tobias Hansen a écrit :
>>
>> Because transitions that break the ABI of a library are coordinated by
>> the release team [1,2] to make sure several transitions at the same time
>> don't lead to chaos and an archive where certain things can't be built
>> anymore. Also to make sure the reverse dependencies are rebuilt and
>> everything can migrate to testing in a reasonable timeframe. Since you
>> are now maintaining several libraries it's good that you learn about
>> that now.
>
> I thought rebuilding reverse deps was done automatically anyway?
>
No, it's not (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
Best,
Tobias
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