DependsTask Patch Here is an implementation of the <depends/> task. It allows the use of dynamic dependencies which was possible with earlier versions of NAnt through the <call/> task, but with current changes is now longer allowed (deprecation of the force attribute).
It is particularly useful for handling dependencies that change based on some
input conditions/parameters, or when the dependencies are not known until
runtime.
Here's a quick example of the possibilities:
<target name="foo">
<if test="${some-option}">
<depends on="A, B, ${set-at-runtime-target}/>
</if>
</target>
For more information about this, check out the thread: "[nant-dev] Change to
"call" task makes upgrade difficult"
http://www.mail-archive.com/nant-developers%40lists.sourceforge.net/msg03105.html
Personally, I think it should be part of the core because it really is an
expansion of the <target/> depends attribute (they go hand-in-hand), however; I
would be just as happy if everyone decided to stick it in NAntContrib.
James.
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