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Port from Autotools to Meson build system

Submitted by Salamandar @Salamandar

Link to original bug (#789887)

Description

Hi there, I started some days ago to port GIMP to Meson. That'll not be a small task but that's on a good start.

Right now what's done:

  • Libraries / executables /… detection
  • Config variables declaration
  • config.h and pkgconfig .pc generation
  • Data files / icons /… installation

To do:

  • Sources listing
  • Compilation flags
  • Regroup dependencies as "lists"
  • Generate some xml files (enums, desktop files)
  • …
  • testing :p

Todo too ?

  • Gegl
  • Babl

I need to say… on my laptop,

  • ./autogen.sh runs in 33s
  • meson buildm runs in… 1.8s !

And, very useful, it allows (and even requires) out-of-tree builds.

All my work will be pushed here : https://github.com/Salamandar/gimp_mesonport/tree/meson

Of course any PR/remarks will be welcomed !

Version: git master