grpc/grpc-java

Support for ppc64le

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#7,974 opened on Mar 16, 2021

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? yes

When we try to build the project on ppc64le platform, we get errors.

Describe the solution you'd like

We get error saying "platform not supported". "architecture not supported" etc.. I think we need to modify compiler/check-artifact.sh to include support for ppc64le also. Similarly one of the test files testing/src/main/java/io/grpc/internal/testing/TestUtils.java also doing arch specific checks. I think that also needs modification

Describe alternatives you've considered

None

Additional context

While trying to build and test the project IBM's power linux(ppc64le) I got into these issues

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Research direction
Examine the file 'compiler/check artifact.sh' to see how architectures are currently detected and add 'ppc64le' as a supported platform. Similarly, update 'testing/src/main/java/io/grpc/internal/testing/TestUtils.java' to recognize ppc64le in its architecture checks. Review any linked PRs or comments for additional context.