gleam-lang/gleam

Support a shared build directory for multi-package projects.

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#2,184 opened on May 28, 2023

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Description

Continuing work for https://github.com/gleam-lang/gleam/pull/2153.

Add a way to create a collection of projects which all use a single manifest and pin the same version of any given package. This would allow the compiler to share build caches between local dependencies, potentially increasing compile speed for large projects.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
build systemperformance
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with RustUnderstanding of Gleam's compilerKnowledge of build systems
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Review the referenced PR #2153 to understand previous work. Examine the current build system in the `build` directory of the Gleam compiler. Propose a design for a shared build cache similar to Cargo workspaces, considering how to handle multiple project manifests and package pinning.