autoconf

The build2 project has published a blog post outlining how to fix autoconf-style configuration probing, the long-standing technique used by build systems to detect compiler and library features at build time. The piece argues current probing approaches are fragile and proposes an alternative, drawing commentary from developers on build tooling and portability.

The build2 project has published a blog post outlining how to fix problems with autoconf-style configuration probing, the long-standing technique used by build systems to detect compiler and library features at build time. The article argues the approach is fragile and proposes alternatives. It is drawing attention among developers discussing build tooling on programming forums.