diff --git a/libcxx/docs/Contributing.rst b/libcxx/docs/Contributing.rst --- a/libcxx/docs/Contributing.rst +++ b/libcxx/docs/Contributing.rst @@ -33,11 +33,16 @@ 2. Update the ``include/__libcpp_version`` file 3. Update the version number in ``docs/conf.py`` -Modifying feature test macros +Modifying feature-test macros ============================= -When adding or updating feature test macros, you should update the corresponding tests. -To do that, modify ``feature_test_macros`` table in the script ``utils/generate_feature_test_macro_components.py``, run it, and commit updated files. +When adding or updating feature-test macros, you should update the corresponding tests. +To do that, modify ``feature_test_macros`` table in the script +``utils/generate_feature_test_macro_components.py``, run it, and commit updated +files. Running ``utils/generate_feature_test_macro_components.py`` should never +generate diffs in a clean checkout; feel free to run it in your local checkout +any time you want. + Adding a new header TODO ======================== @@ -52,6 +57,15 @@ Exporting new symbols from the library ====================================== -When exporting new symbols from libc++, one must update the ABI lists located in ``lib/abi``. +When exporting new symbols from libc++, you must update the ABI lists located in ``lib/abi``. To test whether the lists are up-to-date, please run the target ``check-cxx-abilist``. To regenerate the lists, use the target ``generate-cxx-abilist``. +The ABI lists must be updated for all supported platforms; currently Linux and +Apple. If you don't have access to one of these platforms, you can download an +updated list from the failed build at +`Buildkite `__. +Look for the failed build and select the ``artifacts`` tab. There, download the +abilist for the platform, e.g.: + +* C++20 for the Linux platform. +* MacOS C++20 for the Apple platform.