FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
bfd
Update date in version.in automatically
The build system now automatically updates the date in bfd/version.h.
The BFD version date in bfd/version.h is now updated automatically during the build process. This ensures the date accurately reflects the build time.
In Details
The BFD_VERSION_DATE macro in bfd/version.h is now updated automatically. This change avoids manual updates for stable branches.
For Context
The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library is a part of binutils that provides a uniform interface to different object file formats. The version.h file contains versioning information, including a date. This commit ensures that the build date is automatically updated in the version file.