On Sunday 16 October 2011, Jim Meyering wrote: > > Thanks. However, I run the syntax-checks solely from srcdir builds. > For me at least, imposing the VPATH regimen for that rule is an added > maintenance burden (and slight obfuscation) that brings little to no benefit. > Perfectly fine by me; I had pointed out the limitation only because I wasn't sure whether it was a consciously accepted one, or the result of an oversight. Your reply clarifies the matter perfectly.
But I leave you with a micro-nit (stress on "micro"): wouldn't it be worthwhile to add a comment somewhere stating that syntax-checks are only expected to work from non-VPATH builds? Regards, Stefano
