[Pkg-javascript-devel] libv8, nodejs status in collab-maint repository

[Jonas Smedegaard]

On 11-11-24 at 12:06am, Jérémy Lal wrote:
> libv8 3.5.10.24-1 is ready to be reviewed and uploaded to unstable. 
> The big change is the move to gyp-based building (but makefiles are 
> generated by upstream instead of regenerating them).
> 
> libv8 3.6.6.8-1 could also be uploaded to experimental, it's easier
> to review because the changes since 3.5 are very straightforward.
> 
> nodejs 0.6.2, depends on libv8 3.6.6.8, is buildable.
> It still needs debian/copyright work, and nodejs-dbg binary package is
> broken (and removed from debian/control.in for now).
> The big deception is 0.6 branch is still using waf as build system.
> Even more messy is usage of custom versions of ev and cares in the new 
> uv backend.
> It might be impossible for now to make nodejs use the libev4 and 
> libc-ares packages, so uv backend uses its custom versions.
> There are some test failures, but it looks good nonetheless.
> 
> I'd appreciate reviews, advices about those packages.

Thanks for the summary -and for your patience.

It looks sensible to me - I am giving it a try now...!


Regards,

 - Jonas

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