From 83b98f9b352d9b84da2b1d4a2ec95cbce694388c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anderson Torres Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2023 10:56:37 -0300 Subject: doc/hooks/waf.section.md: update - Reword and reorganize sections --- doc/hooks/waf.section.md | 49 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/hooks/waf.section.md b/doc/hooks/waf.section.md index 5e79b8bb30662..a7ebaeb13a504 100644 --- a/doc/hooks/waf.section.md +++ b/doc/hooks/waf.section.md @@ -1,47 +1,58 @@ -# waf.hook {#wafhook} +# wafHook {#wafHook} [Waf](https://waf.io) is a Python-based software building system. -In Nixpkgs, `waf.hook` overrides the default configure, build, and install phases. +In Nixpkgs, `wafHook` overrides the default configure, build, and install phases. -## Variables controlling waf.hook {#variablesControllingWafHook} +## Variables controlling wafHook {#variablesControllingWafHook} -### `wafPath` {#wafPath} +### `wafHook` Exclusive Variables {#wafHookExclusiveVariables} + +The variables below are exclusive of `wafHook`. + +#### `wafPath` {#wafPath} Location of the `waf` tool. It defaults to `./waf`, to honor software projects that include it directly inside their source trees. -If `wafPath` doesn't exist, then `waf.hook` will copy the `waf` provided from Nixpkgs to it. +If `wafPath` doesn't exist, then `wafHook` will copy the `waf` provided from Nixpkgs to it. -### `wafFlags` {#wafFlags} +#### `wafFlags` {#wafFlags} -Controls the flags passed to waf tool during build and install phases. For settings specific to build or install phases, use `buildFlags` or `installFlags` respectively. +Controls the flags passed to waf tool during build and install phases. For settings specific to build or install phases, use `wafBuildFlags` or `wafInstallFlags` respectively. -### `dontAddWafCrossFlags` {#dontAddWafCrossFlags} +#### `dontAddWafCrossFlags` {#dontAddWafCrossFlags} When set to `true`, don't add cross compilation flags during configure phase. -### `dontUseWafConfigure` {#dontUseWafConfigure} +#### `dontUseWafConfigure` {#dontUseWafConfigure} When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafConfigurePhase`. -### `dontUseWafBuild` {#dontUseWafBuild} +#### `dontUseWafBuild` {#dontUseWafBuild} When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafBuildPhase`. -### `dontUseWafInstall` {#dontUseWafInstall} +#### `dontUseWafInstall` {#dontUseWafInstall} When set to true, don't use the predefined `wafInstallPhase`. -### Variables honored by waf.hook {#variablesHonoredByWafHook} +### Similar variables {#similarVariables} + +The following variables are similar to their `stdenv.mkDerivation` counterparts. + +| `wafHook` Variable | `stdenv.mkDerivation` Counterpart | +|-----------------------|-----------------------------------| +| `wafConfigureFlags` | `configureFlags` | +| `wafConfigureTargets` | `configureTargets` | +| `wafBuildFlags` | `buildFlags` | +| `wafBuildTargets` | `buildTargets` | +| `wafInstallFlags` | `installFlags` | +| `wafInstallTargets` | `installTargets` | + +### Honored variables {#honoredVariables} -The following variables commonly used by `stdenv.mkDerivation` are also honored by `waf.hook`. +The following variables commonly used by `stdenv.mkDerivation` are honored by `wafHook`. - `prefixKey` -- `configureFlags` -- `configureTargets` - `enableParallelBuilding` - `enableParallelInstalling` -- `buildFlags` -- `buildTargets` -- `installFlags` -- `installTargets` -- cgit 1.4.1