Re: [PHP-DEV] Windows snapshot builds switching to debug

On 10.03.2020 at 13:59, Anatol Belski wrote:

> I'd see not much value in switching to debug builds for the snapshots.
> Currently the snapshots are public and are built with PGO. This makes
> it easy for users to test any provided revision. Debug builds are
> better suitable for the runtime development, but they require a debug
> runtime, can't use PGO and are in most case unusable for users.
>
> IMO, if debug builds of snapshots are needed for something, they might
> be added, but release buids of snapshots should not be removed. It is
> more important to ensure release builds, for debug they're also
> suitable in 98% of cases as it always contains debug symbols. There are
> many other points that would speak against switching to debug builds
> only. For the developer needs, debug builds can always be done on
> demand.

Thanks Anatol!  These are very valid points indeed.  I think we shall
re-consider.

It would be helpful to know who actually uses the snapshot builds, and
for which purpose.  So any feedback on that would be welcome as well.

Thanks,
Christoph