Automatic date update in version
This commit updates the BFD version date to June 6, 2026, reflecting the latest build timestamp.
The BFD (Binary File Descriptor) library’s internal version date has been automatically updated to 20260606. This change occurs daily in development branches to ensure the reported version accurately reflects the most recent build. This is a routine maintenance update and does not impact functionality or ABI.
In Details
BFD (Binary File Descriptor) is a library that provides a common interface for manipulating various object file formats. The version.h file within BFD defines macros like BFD_VERSION_DATE that are automatically updated by scripts for development builds. These dates are generally not included in release versions but are crucial for tracking in-development builds.
For Context
BFD, or Binary File Descriptor, is a fundamental library in the GNU toolchain that acts as a translator for different executable and object file formats (like ELF, COFF, a.out). When your compiler creates an executable program, or a linker combines multiple object files, BFD is used to read and write these files, abstracting away the complexities of their internal structures. The version.h file simply tracks the build date of this core component, primarily for developers working on BFD itself, so they know exactly which version of the library they're working with. It's like a timestamp on the internal workings of the tools that build your software.