[6.0🍒] Resolve main executable symlink when looking up driver-adjacent subcommand binaries #1606
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…mmand binaries Resolves swiftlang/swift#70932
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nkcsgexi
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Is there a plan to merge this into 6.0? |
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sorely needed for |
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This should really get merged in - I'm surprised there are not more folks chiming in! |
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This has blocked me from trying out swift 6 for months so yes please merge this. |
nkcsgexi
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Aug 13, 2024
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Cherry-pick of #1583
Explanation: As per swiftlang/swift#70932, when swift-driver is installed via a symlink, it is not able to correctly resolve adjacent tool binaries by following their corresponding symlinks. This is a regression from the old, legacy C++ driver. This change fixes this behavior by having the driver resolve its own path if it is a symlink, first.
Risk: Low. Cases where the added code takes effect were previously not working.
Testing: Expected behavior validated manually by implementor and issue originator (on
main)Resolves swiftlang/swift#70932