Re: [Buildroot] [PATCH] package/kodi: propagate mariadb dependencies to BR2_PACKAGE_KODI_MYSQL

[Julien Olivain via buildroot <buildroot@buildroot.org>]

On 13/09/2026 14:07, Thomas Petazzoni via buildroot wrote:
> Even though kodi itself has architecture dependencies (expressed
> through BR2_PACKAGE_KODI_ARCH_SUPPORTS, the option
> BR2_PACKAGE_KODI_MYSQL selects BR2_PACKAGE_MARIADB, which has its own
> architecture dependencies as well. Make sure to propagate those to
> BR2_PACKAGE_KODI_MYSQL, which doesn't require adding a Config.in
> comment as these are purely architecture dependencies.
> 
> We haven't replicate all dependencies of BR2_PACKAGE_MARIADB because
> all the others are covered by the top-level BR2_PACKAGE_KODI, and
> propagating them would require adding a Config.in comment for
> BR2_PACKAGE_KODI_MYSQL.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Thomas Petazzoni <thomas.petazzoni@bootlin.com>

Applied to master, thanks.

> ---
> We don't have a super clear/strong policy on whether dependencies need
> to be replicated to a sub-option when the package top-level option
> already has them. I haven't done so in this case, but if people feel
> like it should be done, I'll be happy to send an updated patch.

I think most packages are not replicating top-level options.
When there is replication, it is sometime due to leftovers
after changes. This is why I applied this patch.

If we decide another policy, we'll have to realign all package
sub-options anyway.

Best regards,

Julien.
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