#8144: Interface hashes include time stamp of dependent files (UsageFile mtime) -------------------------------------+------------------------------------- Reporter: nh2 | Owner: Type: bug | Status: infoneeded Priority: normal | Milestone: 7.12.1 Component: Compiler | Version: 7.6.3 Resolution: | Keywords: testcase Operating System: Unknown/Multiple | Architecture: Type of failure: Compile-time | Unknown/Multiple performance bug | Test Case: Blocked By: | Blocking: Related Tickets: | Differential Revisions: -------------------------------------+------------------------------------- Comment (by nomeata):
and we use the interface hash to determine whether to write a new interface file,
Ah, this is new to me. I assumed that when a module is compiled, its interface is written, and the interface hash is only used to decide whether to rebuild another module or not. But you are right, this deserves a separate ticket. -- Ticket URL: http://ghc.haskell.org/trac/ghc/ticket/8144#comment:35 GHC http://www.haskell.org/ghc/ The Glasgow Haskell Compiler