Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 08:23:38 -0700 From: Pete Wright <pete@nomadlogic.org> To: Bryan Drewery <bdrewery@FreeBSD.org>, Warner Losh <imp@bsdimp.com>, Steve Kargl <sgk@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> Cc: freebsd-hackers <freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org>, FreeBSD Toolchain <freebsd-toolchain@freebsd.org>, FreeBSD Current <freebsd-current@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Head build unsafe for /etc today Message-ID: <d0e5c406-6d6d-e586-01e3-37fa1137fadb@nomadlogic.org> In-Reply-To: <ec4f16fc-eeb3-d778-94f6-6b564b0e6987@FreeBSD.org> References: <3045EEBF-09E6-4209-B54F-2F95394DBA82@FreeBSD.org> <20171103014907.GA88522@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> <68BECDA4-C182-436E-854C-C3B19ABB4373@FreeBSD.org> <20171103022327.GA88659@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> <998FF503-D4B0-4AD5-AD55-98680E4D66CA@FreeBSD.org> <20171103035010.GA89291@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> <CANCZdfrnm0UbuN0L4zKk2=K5mpLqbxXy4kVUGzukve4VXAXpqA@mail.gmail.com> <ec4f16fc-eeb3-d778-94f6-6b564b0e6987@FreeBSD.org>
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On 11/03/2017 13:14, Bryan Drewery wrote: > On 11/2/2017 8:58 PM, Warner Losh wrote: >> FreeBSD has grown too big to test every possible thing before you commit. > The build itself is massive. I usually forget about release/ and the > new 'make packages', external toolchain, "old style" kernel builds, etc. > > Steve's concerns have validity. I do think it's time we have an > automated suite to test most build cases for things like bmake upgrades > or other high risk changes like META_MODE. > > > I'll think about this and add to my list of things to implement. > hey Bryan - this sounds like a pretty awesome task to take on, i'd be willing to help out with this effort as well. if/when you come up with a plan would it be possible to ping freebsd-current@ so that i can see if there is anything i'll be able to help out with (assuming there isn't already a wiki or list somewhere i can reference to see where i may be able to chip in)? cheers! -pete -- Pete Wright pete@nomadlogic.org @nomadlogicLA
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