Build 2.068+ without binary downloads

[mihails-strasuns]

Curently Digger tries to download binary 2.066.1 release from http://downloads.dlang.org/releases/2.x/2.066.1/dmd.2.066.1.zip to build DMD version that requires host D compiler. It is preferrable to have an option to either build it locally or use a system-wide installation.

[CyberShadow]

It is preferrable to have an option to either build it locally

At some point, building DMD will require a compiler newer than 2.067. Should Digger compile DMD three times in that case?

or use a system-wide installation.

This risks subtly wrong builds if e.g. the wrong version is installed. If Digger is to achieve its goal of completely isolated and reproducible builds, it needs control over all dependencies.

FWIW, the download will not occur if the ZIP file is placed in the /dl/ directory.

[mihails-strasuns]

Should Digger compile DMD three times in that case?

As an option, yes. Automating bootstrapping feels to me one of major motivating points for usage of tools like Digger.

This risks subtly wrong builds if e.g. the wrong version is installed.

What about optionally defining it during compile-time? The thing is, I don't like to package things that silently download external binaries :) So some way to say "if you need DMD 2.067.0, just use system package" is very tempting path because I will maintain both in a lockstep. I am considering applying such distro-specific patch locally but wanted to hear your opinion first.

[CyberShadow]

cf1ae94 adds --bootstrap

[mihails-strasuns]

Awesome, thanks! Is it included in latest tagged release already?

[CyberShadow]

No, it will be part of the next release.

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Awesome, thanks! Is it included in latest tagged release already?

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[mihails-strasuns]

Will make an Arch Linux package as soon as it is out in that case.

[CyberShadow]

Uploaded 2.2 beta. Will publish 2.2 in a week barring any issues.

[CyberShadow]

https://github.com/CyberShadow/Digger/releases/tag/2.2