Activity log for bug #1803136

Date Who What changed Old value New value Message
2018-11-13 13:49:49 Rico Tzschichholz bug added bug
2018-11-13 13:50:10 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.11 [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.11 in bionic
2018-11-13 13:54:51 Rico Tzschichholz bug added subscriber Ubuntu Desktop
2019-01-07 19:47:33 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.11 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.12 in bionic
2019-01-07 19:48:55 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.11 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163) + Fix regex literal compile flags + Add prototype for *_register_type() function + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672) - abstract syntax tree: + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause + Add missing replace_expression() implementations + Fix several construction/parenting issues + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org * Bindings: - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice() - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add() - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695) - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673] - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674] - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about * Bindings: - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668] - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42 - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0 - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733 - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback - pango: Update to 1.42.3 - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 =========== * Various improvements and bug fixes: - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657] - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in compact classes - vala: Allow read-only properties - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org * Bindings: - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649] - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal() - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584 - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact] * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case] * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential] * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info] * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.12 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645] + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504] + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167] + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318] + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81] + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709] - vala: + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483] + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration() + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362] + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438] + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573] + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656] + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444] - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union - valadoc: + Match property signature with vala's codewriter + Sort symbols and members where possible + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644] - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac * Bindings: - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename() - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h" - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8 - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4 - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-01-08 08:43:15 Sebastien Bacher removed subscriber Ubuntu Desktop
2019-01-22 10:54:33 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.12 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.13 in bionic
2019-01-22 10:54:56 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.12 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645] + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504] + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167] + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318] + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81] + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709] - vala: + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483] + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration() + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362] + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438] + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573] + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656] + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444] - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union - valadoc: + Match property signature with vala's codewriter + Sort symbols and members where possible + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644] - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac * Bindings: - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename() - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h" - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8 - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4 - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.13 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722) + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722) + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724) + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726) + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728] + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318] + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605) - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736] - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread" - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action() - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478 - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171) - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37) - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690 - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731] - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-01-30 15:23:33 Rico Tzschichholz bug added subscriber Ubuntu Sponsors Team
2019-01-30 15:32:17 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.13 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722) + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722) + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724) + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726) + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728] + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318] + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605) - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736] - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread" - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action() - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478 - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171) - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37) - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690 - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731] - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-02-02 18:46:43 Mathew Hodson vala (Ubuntu): importance Undecided Low
2019-02-02 18:47:08 Mathew Hodson nominated for series Ubuntu Bionic
2019-02-02 22:30:44 Mathew Hodson tags upgrade-software-version
2019-02-07 12:17:40 Jeremy Bícha tags upgrade-software-version rls-bb-incoming upgrade-software-version
2019-02-26 14:36:14 Sebastien Bacher tags rls-bb-incoming upgrade-software-version rls-bb-notfixing upgrade-software-version
2019-03-03 04:52:55 Mathew Hodson bug task added vala (Ubuntu Bionic)
2019-03-03 04:53:04 Mathew Hodson vala (Ubuntu): status New Fix Released
2019-03-03 04:53:08 Mathew Hodson vala (Ubuntu Bionic): importance Undecided Low
2019-03-04 14:04:15 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.14 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742) + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields - vala: + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array - girwriter: + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols - libvaladoc: + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753) - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator() * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625) - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55 - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(), Printer.get_hard_margins() - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data() - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-03-04 14:04:20 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.13 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.14 in bionic
2019-04-15 09:06:39 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.14 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742) + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields - vala: + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array - girwriter: + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols - libvaladoc: + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753) - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator() * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625) - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55 - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(), Printer.get_hard_margins() - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data() - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.15 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected - codegen: + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781] + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063] - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778] - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol - libvaladoc: + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch * Bindings: - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769] - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word() - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778] - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-04-15 09:06:45 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.14 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.15 in bionic
2019-04-18 14:52:30 Launchpad Janitor vala (Ubuntu Bionic): status New Confirmed
2019-04-20 18:53:40 Simon Quigley removed subscriber Ubuntu Sponsors Team
2019-08-06 13:58:40 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.15 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.16 in bionic
2019-08-06 13:59:11 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.15 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected - codegen: + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781] + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063] - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778] - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol - libvaladoc: + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch * Bindings: - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769] - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word() - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778] - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.16 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Always use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE for external symbols + When freeing local variables don't stop at "switch" on "continue" [#799] + Use array_length of collection variable instead of expression + Assign GValue result of function calls to temp-var on copy_value [#819] + Real structs are allowed by simple generics and passed as reference [#819] + Use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST for comparisons with interfaces + Include required type-definition when casting from generic pointer [#828] - girwriter: + Mention that this file is generated and not meant to be modified + Properly resolve GLib.TypeInterface instead of hardcoding it + Multiple improvements and fixes for e.g. GType classes - girparser: + Add support for string "ctype" metadata [#793] + Skip 'attribute' elements + Handle "function-macro" by skipping them [gi#159] - parser: Multiple corrections for source-location of code-nodes - compiler: Add OptionFlags.NO_ARG to deprecated "--thread" option - build: Pass -no-undefined when linking libvalaccodegen [#820] - tests: Null-terminate arrays for compatibility test of uint8 / uchar [#809] * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Bind Margin, PaintVolume, Point, Rect and Size as struct [#795] - cogl-1.0: Fix out-params in Cogl.get_modelview_matrix/projection_matrix/ bitmasks [#794] - glib-2.0: Bind strcmp0 as GLib.CompareFunc<string?> [#810] - glib-2.0: Add MappedFile.from_fd constructor [#824] - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.9~18177388 - posix: Fix return-value of mknod() and c-include for tcgetsid() - webkit2gtk-4.0: Fix WebContext.initialize_notification_permissions() - x11: Fix return type of XInternAtoms and XGetAtomNames bindings - xtst: Fix signature of XTest.fake_relative_motion_event() Vala 0.40.15 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected   - codegen:     + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc     + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass     + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum     + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781]     + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer     + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063]   - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778]   - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements   - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods   - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types   - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol   - libvaladoc:     + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none     + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch     + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch  * Bindings:   - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes   - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769]   - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word()   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778]   - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-09-19 07:13:49 Rico Tzschichholz bug added subscriber Ubuntu Sponsors Team
2019-10-14 13:47:54 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.16 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - codegen: + Always use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE for external symbols + When freeing local variables don't stop at "switch" on "continue" [#799] + Use array_length of collection variable instead of expression + Assign GValue result of function calls to temp-var on copy_value [#819] + Real structs are allowed by simple generics and passed as reference [#819] + Use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST for comparisons with interfaces + Include required type-definition when casting from generic pointer [#828] - girwriter: + Mention that this file is generated and not meant to be modified + Properly resolve GLib.TypeInterface instead of hardcoding it + Multiple improvements and fixes for e.g. GType classes - girparser: + Add support for string "ctype" metadata [#793] + Skip 'attribute' elements + Handle "function-macro" by skipping them [gi#159] - parser: Multiple corrections for source-location of code-nodes - compiler: Add OptionFlags.NO_ARG to deprecated "--thread" option - build: Pass -no-undefined when linking libvalaccodegen [#820] - tests: Null-terminate arrays for compatibility test of uint8 / uchar [#809] * Bindings: - clutter-1.0: Bind Margin, PaintVolume, Point, Rect and Size as struct [#795] - cogl-1.0: Fix out-params in Cogl.get_modelview_matrix/projection_matrix/ bitmasks [#794] - glib-2.0: Bind strcmp0 as GLib.CompareFunc<string?> [#810] - glib-2.0: Add MappedFile.from_fd constructor [#824] - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.9~18177388 - posix: Fix return-value of mknod() and c-include for tcgetsid() - webkit2gtk-4.0: Fix WebContext.initialize_notification_permissions() - x11: Fix return type of XInternAtoms and XGetAtomNames bindings - xtst: Fix signature of XTest.fake_relative_motion_event() Vala 0.40.15 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected   - codegen:     + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc     + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass     + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum     + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781]     + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer     + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063]   - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778]   - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements   - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods   - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types   - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol   - libvaladoc:     + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none     + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch     + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch  * Bindings:   - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes   - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769]   - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word()   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778]   - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.17 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - vala: + Allow direct access to the integer constants of an error-domain [#732] + Support static methods in error-domains [#829] + vala: Init formal_target_type of built ArrayCreationExpression from InitializerList [#835] + Add missing closing brace/bracket in to_string() of ArrayCreationExpression and InitializerList + Reject unary operations on nullable integer/floating/boolean type [#772] + Report dedicated error message for params-array parameter mismatch + Output "params" qualifier of parameters + Fix compatible/disposable check between structs and their subtypes + Don't issue a warning for non-public struct fields in bindings + No-accessor struct properties in GLib.Object class must be owned + Trust "value_owned" when writing property getter and regenerate GIDL/GIR-based bindings fix getter ownership of struct properties - codegen: + Don't cause double-free due append_local_free() in uncaught-errors [#838] + Directly use "memmove()" while g_memmove() is deprecated + Accept children after generating type specific declarations + Preserve full access to delegate variables and its target/destroy cvalues + Initialize delegate temp-var which is assigned by property getter + Use gtype-boxed API for structs with "g_boxed_free" attribute [#863] - ccode: Implicitly register declaration for added CCodeFunction - codewriter: Write "weak" modifier for properties - girparser/gidlparser: "value_owned = true" by default for property types - girparser: Add required copy/free attributes for gtype-boxed structs and regenerate GIR-based bindings to pick up copy/free attributes [#863] - libvaladoc: Don't traverse into close circles with parent [#829] - genie: Creation methods should not be static - valadoc: Explicitly pass --pkg libvala@PACKAGE_SUFFIX@ and --pkg libgvc * Bindings: - avahi-client: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings - cairo: Add 1.16 symbols - glib-2.0: Fix MutexLocker binding - glib-2.0: Use 'GStatBuf' as ctype for 'Stat' - glib-2.0: DateTime.from_iso8601() can take a null TimeZone - glib-2.0: Set default_value attribute for GLib.pointer - gio-2.0: Drop metadata for NativeSocketAddress - gio-unix-2.0: Fix DesktopAppInfo.get_string(), UnixFDMessage.steal_fds() - gnutls: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings - gobject-2.0: Some cherry-picking from GIR generated binding - gtk+-3.0: Ownership mismatch of ColorButton.rgba property-accessor [#844] - json-glib-1.0: Change abstract methods of Serializable to virtual [#840] - libsoup-2.4: soup_auth_new is not a constructor but a factory method [#791] - linux: Add more Input and update UserspaceInput bindings [#830] - posix: Add *at() calls and related constants [#823] - sqlite3: Bind sqlite3_expanded_sql() and sqlite3_normalised_sql() - sqlite3: Fix use of possibly unassigned parameter `errmsg' - tokyocabinet: Fix deprecation warnings - xcb: Fix "missing return statement at end of subroutine body" errors Vala 0.40.16 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Always use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE for external symbols     + When freeing local variables don't stop at "switch" on "continue" [#799]     + Use array_length of collection variable instead of expression     + Assign GValue result of function calls to temp-var on copy_value [#819]     + Real structs are allowed by simple generics and passed as reference [#819]     + Use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST for comparisons with interfaces     + Include required type-definition when casting from generic pointer [#828]   - girwriter:     + Mention that this file is generated and not meant to be modified     + Properly resolve GLib.TypeInterface instead of hardcoding it     + Multiple improvements and fixes for e.g. GType classes   - girparser:     + Add support for string "ctype" metadata [#793]     + Skip 'attribute' elements     + Handle "function-macro" by skipping them [gi#159]   - parser: Multiple corrections for source-location of code-nodes   - compiler: Add OptionFlags.NO_ARG to deprecated "--thread" option   - build: Pass -no-undefined when linking libvalaccodegen [#820]   - tests: Null-terminate arrays for compatibility test of uint8 / uchar [#809]  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Bind Margin, PaintVolume, Point, Rect and Size as struct [#795]   - cogl-1.0: Fix out-params in Cogl.get_modelview_matrix/projection_matrix/     bitmasks [#794]   - glib-2.0: Bind strcmp0 as GLib.CompareFunc<string?> [#810]   - glib-2.0: Add MappedFile.from_fd constructor [#824]   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.9~18177388   - posix: Fix return-value of mknod() and c-include for tcgetsid()   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Fix WebContext.initialize_notification_permissions()   - x11: Fix return type of XInternAtoms and XGetAtomNames bindings   - xtst: Fix signature of XTest.fake_relative_motion_event() Vala 0.40.15 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected   - codegen:     + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc     + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass     + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum     + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781]     + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer     + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063]   - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778]   - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements   - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods   - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types   - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol   - libvaladoc:     + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none     + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch     + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch  * Bindings:   - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes   - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769]   - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word()   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778]   - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-10-14 13:48:00 Rico Tzschichholz summary [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.16 in bionic [SRU] Update to vala 0.40.17 in bionic
2019-10-29 23:06:55 Rico Tzschichholz description The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.17 ============ * Various improvements and bug fixes: - vala: + Allow direct access to the integer constants of an error-domain [#732] + Support static methods in error-domains [#829] + vala: Init formal_target_type of built ArrayCreationExpression from InitializerList [#835] + Add missing closing brace/bracket in to_string() of ArrayCreationExpression and InitializerList + Reject unary operations on nullable integer/floating/boolean type [#772] + Report dedicated error message for params-array parameter mismatch + Output "params" qualifier of parameters + Fix compatible/disposable check between structs and their subtypes + Don't issue a warning for non-public struct fields in bindings + No-accessor struct properties in GLib.Object class must be owned + Trust "value_owned" when writing property getter and regenerate GIDL/GIR-based bindings fix getter ownership of struct properties - codegen: + Don't cause double-free due append_local_free() in uncaught-errors [#838] + Directly use "memmove()" while g_memmove() is deprecated + Accept children after generating type specific declarations + Preserve full access to delegate variables and its target/destroy cvalues + Initialize delegate temp-var which is assigned by property getter + Use gtype-boxed API for structs with "g_boxed_free" attribute [#863] - ccode: Implicitly register declaration for added CCodeFunction - codewriter: Write "weak" modifier for properties - girparser/gidlparser: "value_owned = true" by default for property types - girparser: Add required copy/free attributes for gtype-boxed structs and regenerate GIR-based bindings to pick up copy/free attributes [#863] - libvaladoc: Don't traverse into close circles with parent [#829] - genie: Creation methods should not be static - valadoc: Explicitly pass --pkg libvala@PACKAGE_SUFFIX@ and --pkg libgvc * Bindings: - avahi-client: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings - cairo: Add 1.16 symbols - glib-2.0: Fix MutexLocker binding - glib-2.0: Use 'GStatBuf' as ctype for 'Stat' - glib-2.0: DateTime.from_iso8601() can take a null TimeZone - glib-2.0: Set default_value attribute for GLib.pointer - gio-2.0: Drop metadata for NativeSocketAddress - gio-unix-2.0: Fix DesktopAppInfo.get_string(), UnixFDMessage.steal_fds() - gnutls: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings - gobject-2.0: Some cherry-picking from GIR generated binding - gtk+-3.0: Ownership mismatch of ColorButton.rgba property-accessor [#844] - json-glib-1.0: Change abstract methods of Serializable to virtual [#840] - libsoup-2.4: soup_auth_new is not a constructor but a factory method [#791] - linux: Add more Input and update UserspaceInput bindings [#830] - posix: Add *at() calls and related constants [#823] - sqlite3: Bind sqlite3_expanded_sql() and sqlite3_normalised_sql() - sqlite3: Fix use of possibly unassigned parameter `errmsg' - tokyocabinet: Fix deprecation warnings - xcb: Fix "missing return statement at end of subroutine body" errors Vala 0.40.16 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Always use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE for external symbols     + When freeing local variables don't stop at "switch" on "continue" [#799]     + Use array_length of collection variable instead of expression     + Assign GValue result of function calls to temp-var on copy_value [#819]     + Real structs are allowed by simple generics and passed as reference [#819]     + Use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST for comparisons with interfaces     + Include required type-definition when casting from generic pointer [#828]   - girwriter:     + Mention that this file is generated and not meant to be modified     + Properly resolve GLib.TypeInterface instead of hardcoding it     + Multiple improvements and fixes for e.g. GType classes   - girparser:     + Add support for string "ctype" metadata [#793]     + Skip 'attribute' elements     + Handle "function-macro" by skipping them [gi#159]   - parser: Multiple corrections for source-location of code-nodes   - compiler: Add OptionFlags.NO_ARG to deprecated "--thread" option   - build: Pass -no-undefined when linking libvalaccodegen [#820]   - tests: Null-terminate arrays for compatibility test of uint8 / uchar [#809]  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Bind Margin, PaintVolume, Point, Rect and Size as struct [#795]   - cogl-1.0: Fix out-params in Cogl.get_modelview_matrix/projection_matrix/     bitmasks [#794]   - glib-2.0: Bind strcmp0 as GLib.CompareFunc<string?> [#810]   - glib-2.0: Add MappedFile.from_fd constructor [#824]   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.9~18177388   - posix: Fix return-value of mknod() and c-include for tcgetsid()   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Fix WebContext.initialize_notification_permissions()   - x11: Fix return type of XInternAtoms and XGetAtomNames bindings   - xtst: Fix signature of XTest.fake_relative_motion_event() Vala 0.40.15 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected   - codegen:     + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc     + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass     + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum     + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781]     + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer     + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063]   - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778]   - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements   - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods   - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types   - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol   - libvaladoc:     + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none     + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch     + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch  * Bindings:   - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes   - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769]   - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word()   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778]   - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/bionic-vala-sru-0-40-11/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months The 0.40.x series is maintained as LTS release and will receive further bug fix releases in the future. See https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Vala Previous 0.40.8 SRU https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1782122 Falls under the standing GNOME SRU execption https://wiki.ubuntu.com/StableReleaseUpdates#GNOME Upstream changes since 0.40.8: Vala 0.40.17 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - vala:     + Allow direct access to the integer constants of an error-domain [#732]     + Support static methods in error-domains [#829]     + vala: Init formal_target_type of built ArrayCreationExpression from       InitializerList [#835]     + Add missing closing brace/bracket in to_string() of       ArrayCreationExpression and InitializerList     + Reject unary operations on nullable integer/floating/boolean type [#772]     + Report dedicated error message for params-array parameter mismatch     + Output "params" qualifier of parameters     + Fix compatible/disposable check between structs and their subtypes     + Don't issue a warning for non-public struct fields in bindings     + No-accessor struct properties in GLib.Object class must be owned     + Trust "value_owned" when writing property getter and regenerate       GIDL/GIR-based bindings fix getter ownership of struct properties   - codegen:     + Don't cause double-free due append_local_free() in uncaught-errors [#838]     + Directly use "memmove()" while g_memmove() is deprecated     + Accept children after generating type specific declarations     + Preserve full access to delegate variables and its target/destroy cvalues     + Initialize delegate temp-var which is assigned by property getter     + Use gtype-boxed API for structs with "g_boxed_free" attribute [#863]   - ccode: Implicitly register declaration for added CCodeFunction   - codewriter: Write "weak" modifier for properties   - girparser/gidlparser: "value_owned = true" by default for property types   - girparser: Add required copy/free attributes for gtype-boxed structs     and regenerate GIR-based bindings to pick up copy/free attributes [#863]   - libvaladoc: Don't traverse into close circles with parent [#829]   - genie: Creation methods should not be static   - valadoc: Explicitly pass --pkg libvala@PACKAGE_SUFFIX@ and --pkg libgvc  * Bindings:   - avahi-client: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings   - cairo: Add 1.16 symbols   - glib-2.0: Fix MutexLocker binding   - glib-2.0: Use 'GStatBuf' as ctype for 'Stat'   - glib-2.0: DateTime.from_iso8601() can take a null TimeZone   - glib-2.0: Set default_value attribute for GLib.pointer   - gio-2.0: Drop metadata for NativeSocketAddress   - gio-unix-2.0: Fix DesktopAppInfo.get_string(), UnixFDMessage.steal_fds()   - gnutls: Fix "use of possibly unassigned parameter" warnings   - gobject-2.0: Some cherry-picking from GIR generated binding   - gtk+-3.0: Ownership mismatch of ColorButton.rgba property-accessor [#844]   - json-glib-1.0: Change abstract methods of Serializable to virtual [#840]   - libsoup-2.4: soup_auth_new is not a constructor but a factory method [#791]   - linux: Add more Input and update UserspaceInput bindings [#830]   - posix: Add *at() calls and related constants [#823]   - sqlite3: Bind sqlite3_expanded_sql() and sqlite3_normalised_sql()   - sqlite3: Fix use of possibly unassigned parameter `errmsg'   - tokyocabinet: Fix deprecation warnings   - xcb: Fix "missing return statement at end of subroutine body" errors Vala 0.40.16 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Always use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_TYPE for external symbols     + When freeing local variables don't stop at "switch" on "continue" [#799]     + Use array_length of collection variable instead of expression     + Assign GValue result of function calls to temp-var on copy_value [#819]     + Real structs are allowed by simple generics and passed as reference [#819]     + Use G_TYPE_CHECK_INSTANCE_CAST for comparisons with interfaces     + Include required type-definition when casting from generic pointer [#828]   - girwriter:     + Mention that this file is generated and not meant to be modified     + Properly resolve GLib.TypeInterface instead of hardcoding it     + Multiple improvements and fixes for e.g. GType classes   - girparser:     + Add support for string "ctype" metadata [#793]     + Skip 'attribute' elements     + Handle "function-macro" by skipping them [gi#159]   - parser: Multiple corrections for source-location of code-nodes   - compiler: Add OptionFlags.NO_ARG to deprecated "--thread" option   - build: Pass -no-undefined when linking libvalaccodegen [#820]   - tests: Null-terminate arrays for compatibility test of uint8 / uchar [#809]  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Bind Margin, PaintVolume, Point, Rect and Size as struct [#795]   - cogl-1.0: Fix out-params in Cogl.get_modelview_matrix/projection_matrix/     bitmasks [#794]   - glib-2.0: Bind strcmp0 as GLib.CompareFunc<string?> [#810]   - glib-2.0: Add MappedFile.from_fd constructor [#824]   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.9~18177388   - posix: Fix return-value of mknod() and c-include for tcgetsid()   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Fix WebContext.initialize_notification_permissions()   - x11: Fix return type of XInternAtoms and XGetAtomNames bindings   - xtst: Fix signature of XTest.fake_relative_motion_event() Vala 0.40.15 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - Mark defined constructors of abstract classes as protected   - codegen:     + Use guint to represent flags-enum in custom GMarshalFunc     + Move disconnect error from signal-module to semantic-analyzer pass     + Use unsigned default value for flags-enum     + Always assign original variable when consuming instance to destroy [#781]     + Resolve generics in sizeof-expression of parameter initializer     + Move implicit GValue cast for comparison to BinaryExpression [#585063]   - girparser: Create correct output in get_default_lower_case_suffix() [#778]   - parser: Improve source_reference of expressions and statements   - vala: Variadic parameters are not supported for async methods   - vala: Allow assignment of 0U to enum types   - vala: Use global CodeContext to retrieve root_symbol   - libvaladoc:     + Don't try to create a Content.ListItem when there is none     + Handle missing Content.List.Bullet.ORDERED in switch     + Handle missing Run.Style.NONE in switch  * Bindings:   - libgvc: Some additions and ownership/return-type fixes   - glib-2.0: Don't annotate dedicated GLib.assert_*() with [Assert] [#769]   - pango: Fix StringBuilder parameter of scan_word()   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Fix TypeInfo and TypeTag method references [#778]   - gstreamer-1.0: Fix TypeFind and TypeFindFactory method references [#778] Vala 0.40.14 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Replace some unfortunate asserts with internal error reports     + Properly handle and catch inner-error of finally-block (#742)     + Pass lambda expression of variable initializer to signal connect     + Respect array_length_cname attribute for global fields   - vala:  + Check inferred variable_type of LocalVariables  + Parser doesn't ensure "protected" to be applied on TypeSymbol members   - girparser: Correctly set array_length_type for delegates returning an array   - girwriter:     + Support transfer-ownership="container" for arrays     + Always use get_gir_name() for TypeSymbols   - libvaladoc:     + Don't change the size of an array in-parameter     + Properly support the output of async constructors (#753)   - valadoc: Report warning if resources for doclet could not be copied   - g-i: Fix return value on error in start_discriminator()  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Drop deprecated from Actor.pick() (#625)   - gdk-3.0: Update to 3.24.4+a0129f55   - gtk+-unix-print-*.0: Fix PrintJob.get_page_ranges(),     Printer.get_hard_margins()   - gobject-2.0: Add SignalHandler.disconnect_by_data()   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.74 Vala 0.40.13 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Use temp-var for MethodCall with out/ref arguments (#722)     + Use temp-vars for ellipsis out-arguments to fix memory management (#722)     + Add default_value for CType to initialize variables if needed (#724)     + Cast instance parameter for property access in object-initializer     + Don't check boolean values for (in)equality in GTask API (#726)     + Properly set annotations field of GDBus*Info struct to NULL     + Cast instance and result of g_async_initable_new_finish() call     + Use a parameter-map for creation of delegate declaration [#728]     + Emit struct declaration typedef before resolving its fields [#318]     + Don't apply address-of operator on literals when casting to array   - vala: Report invalid instance member access to property (#605)   - girparser: Async methods don't allow out-parameters before in-parameters   - libvaladoc: Build backing Vala.SourceFile for GIRs processed by importer   - libvaladoc/girimporter: Skip "source-position" elements   - valadoc: Specify that the "--driver" option is deprecated [#736]   - compiler: Report deprecated command-line option "--thread"   - build: Don't leak libvalaccode symbols to libvaladoc   - Add a basic CONTRIBUTING.md file that links to the relevant Wiki page   - tests: Fix try_parse() tests to not compare to already free'd memory  * Bindings:   - clutter-1.0: Fix BindingPool.override_action()   - gdk-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.3+9c8f1478   - glib-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays (#171)   - gio-2.0: Fix File.replace_contents_bytes_async() (!37)   - gobject-2.0: Minor syncing from GIR   - gobject-2.0: Use correct array-length-type for returned arrays   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+9b15c690   - libsoup-2.4: Fix Message.add_*_handler() [#731]   - sqlite3: Correct return C type of Statement.column_text & Value.to_text Vala 0.40.12 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Fix method pointer cast if instance isn't at first position     + Transfer ownership of compact class to DestroysInstance method [#645]     + Make sure to include declarations for delegate typed parameters     + Don't emit type_id for enum in non GOBJECT profile     + Don't emit unused temp variable for element access assignments     + Actually create method cast for base interface method as needed     + Mark needle parameter of internal array-contains methods as const [#504]     + Emit initializer for enum-value into wanted declaration space [#167]     + Add void to delegate typedef declarations without parameters     + Emit delegate/enum typedefs to type-declaration section [#318]     + Always emit constants with initializer-list [#81]     + Handle non-default AsyncResult parameter position [#709]   - vala:     + Copy instance_pos argument from virtual/abstract base methods [#540483]     + Compact classes don't allow private/class fields and to lock fields     + Use comment which was already retrieved in parse_declaration()     + Add missing re-check guards for Do/For/WhileStatement and SwitchLabel     + Type check for errors require an error expression [#362]     + Make check_arguments() more verbose and don't bail on first error [#438]     + Don't emit member access of assignments on static properties [#573]     + Use clearer error message for automatic properties in interfaces [#656]     + Break possible endless loop in SymbolResolver.get_type_for_struct() [#444]   - girwriter: Write glib-type attributes for Enums/Structs with type_id   - girparser: Skip "source-position" elements and docs in transparent union   - valadoc:     + Match property signature with vala's codewriter     + Sort symbols and members where possible     + Actually assign type_id of Api.Structs     + Add type_id to Api.Enum/Interface     + Skip package dependency if target directory already exists     + Fix a few errors and warnings in stylesheet     + Adjust stylesheet to unbreak Epiphany [#644]   - docs: Use Markdown for README and include build instructions   - testrunner: Pass buildsystem's CC through to valac  * Bindings:   - gio-2.0: Add missing File.new_build_filename()   - glib-2.0: Add missing Array.set_clear_func() binding   - glib-2.0: Avoid double-free in GLib.Array if clear_func is set   - glib-2.0: Add GLib.pointer aka gpointer binding   - gobject-2.0: Attribute all symbols with cheader_filename = "glib-object.h"   - gobject-introspection-1.0: Pick up version attribute fixes   - gdk-x11-3.0,gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.2+eb821cb8   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+a99bd2a4   - poppler-glib: Update to 0.71 Vala 0.40.11 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codegen:     + Initialize internal temp-variables used as reference parameter     + Improve ccode for fixed-length array parameters (#163)     + Fix regex literal compile flags     + Add prototype for *_register_type() function     + Don't emit *_free() of derived compact classes     + Add prototype for *_new() of abstact compact classes   - girwriter: Fix ctype of out/ref and array parameters   - ccode: Fix typo and actually check "end_decls" (#672)   - abstract syntax tree:     + Always analyze nodes after they are inserted into the AST     + Add source_reference to local variable of catch-clause     + Add missing replace_expression() implementations     + Fix several construction/parenting issues     + DataType for GLib.Error should be should resolved as ErrorType   - testrunner: Reset $run_prefix before generating next test script   - build: Unconditionally add conditional VALAFLAGS to make bootstrap   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Computing length once is enough in string.to_utf8()/splice()   - glib-2.0: Add binding for g_test_add()   - glib-2.0: Add array length to string.skip (#695)   - gio-2.0: Result of DBusMessage.get_header() is unowned   - gobject-2.0,gtk+-*.0: Fix some GLib.Value out/ref parameters   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+b4b30b49 Vala 0.40.10 ============  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - codewriter: Prepend "yield" if is_yield_expression is set on     MethodCall and ObjectCreationExpression   - codegen: Fix typo in is_pure_ccode_expression() [#673]   - gobject-introspection: Fix use after free in scanner [#674]   - vala: Check if ArrayType supports its given element-type in analyzer pass   - valadoc: Fix some string escaping which gettext complains about  * Bindings:   - Update GIDL-based bindings to fix unsupported type-arguments   - Add gnome-desktop-3.0 bindings [#668]   - glib-2.0: Add feature_test_macro details for Time struct's methods   - glib-2.0: Set DateTime.now () to use local time zone as the default   - gstreamer: Cherry-pick some fixes from 0.42   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.24.0   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+d90e2733   - libxml-2.0: Add missing context parameter in OutputWriteCallback   - pango: Update to 1.42.3   - x11: Add binding for XCreateSimpleWindow Vala 0.40.9 ===========  * Various improvements and bug fixes:   - girparser: Actually resolve type-arguments to be able to box them if needed   - girparser: Handle unsupported aliases which could not be fully processed   - codegen: Free errors after returning them on GDBusMethodInvocation [#657]   - codegen: Fix invocation of abstract/virtual methods with NoWrapper in     compact classes   - vala: Allow read-only properties   - manual: Update from wiki.gnome.org  * Bindings:   - glib-2.0: Add Array.remove*() wrapper to avoid leaking generic elements   - glib-2.0: Add (u)long.parse/try_parse() and float.parse/try_parse() [#649]   - glib-2.0: Add return-type of Queue.remove*(), add HashTable.foreach_steal()   - gtk+-3.0: Update to 3.23.2+6b6e53fd   - gtk+-4.0: Update to 3.94.0+4e868584   - webkit2gtk-4.0: Update to 2.20.5 [Impact]  * Affects all valac reverse-dependency on buildtime [Test Case]  * Mass-rebuild of rdepends can be found here    https://launchpad.net/~ricotz/+archive/ubuntu/vala-sru/+packages?batch=200&memo=0&start=0 [Regression Potential]  * Not immediately while it requires an rdepend rebuild to manifest. [Other Info]  * Regular upstream maintenance releases are likely to happen every 1-2 months
2019-10-30 00:16:24 Chris Halse Rogers vala (Ubuntu Bionic): status Confirmed Fix Committed
2019-10-30 00:16:26 Chris Halse Rogers bug added subscriber Ubuntu Stable Release Updates Team
2019-10-30 00:16:30 Chris Halse Rogers bug added subscriber SRU Verification
2019-10-30 00:16:36 Chris Halse Rogers tags rls-bb-notfixing upgrade-software-version rls-bb-notfixing upgrade-software-version verification-needed verification-needed-bionic
2020-01-16 18:32:25 Rico Tzschichholz tags rls-bb-notfixing upgrade-software-version verification-needed verification-needed-bionic rls-bb-notfixing upgrade-software-version verification-done verification-done-bionic
2020-01-27 12:25:24 Łukasz Zemczak removed subscriber Ubuntu Stable Release Updates Team
2020-01-27 12:25:22 Launchpad Janitor vala (Ubuntu Bionic): status Fix Committed Fix Released