In our previous episode, Jonas Maebe said: > > > This involves problem: code must works not only with library version strict > > to code, but with each higher. How solve it: > > Libraries can't change too much, not remove public methods and change > > parameters, only add method. > > This is indeed a problem. In practice, it's unlikely that this will be > possible because there is no grand vision or overarching plan of how the > RTL should be. It is developed on an ad hoc basis, and e.g. > compiler-specific helpers are added/removed/renamed as the compiler itself > changes.
Should this hamper development? Or should this be on the principle of a long living release branch? Even Delphi breaks compatibility every year (and we are not that different with on avg 9 month release cycle lately) _______________________________________________ fpc-devel maillist - [email protected] http://lists.freepascal.org/mailman/listinfo/fpc-devel
