Compilation Question

[TechnologyClassroom]

Does asdf-golang have any interest in a compilation option in the future? I ran this command asdf install golang ref:$(asdf latest golang) expecting compilation, but received a binary installation instead.

gvm solves the bootstrapping issue by first compiling go1.4 and then compiling later versions.

I have a script that does this and it looks like gvm would work, but I am exploring the option of standardizing my tools around asdf.

[kennyp]

I haven't actually thought about it to be honest. What would be the reason you want to do the compilation instead of the binary release?

[TechnologyClassroom]

Trust, the ability to customize the source, the ability to customize the build flags, the ability to install development versions, etc.

[kennyp]

I would be happy to collaborate on something like that. You said you have a script that we could use as a starting point?

[TechnologyClassroom]

I do have a script, but the licensing is incompatible with MIT.

The gvm project has the functionality and also uses MIT. Relevant line in the install file.