Re: [Module::Build] test_recommends ??

[Randy W. S. <Ra...@Th...>]

On 12/22/2003 11:25 AM, Jim Cromie wrote:

> 
> MB already has these:
> 
> requires
> recommends
> test_requires

You mean 'build_requires'?

> test_recommends  seems a natural for things like Test::Warn, 
> Test::Benchmark, etc..
> 
> I imagine there are CPAN, CPANPLUS, issues, and maybe indexing ones too.
> 
> any thoughts ?

I'm not sure if this is justifiable. Tests can check for the presence of 
a module and emit a SKIPPED message if not found. I just don't think 
most people will install extra modules just to run tests unless there is 
a compelling problem. Note: I'm not saying whether this is right or 
wrong; just that it is likely the case.

Ken has already commented that thier are already a large number of 
parameters defined for M::B. I imagine it will take a good argument to 
convince him to accept more.

Regards,
Randy.