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Mass rebuild of libxml2 dependent packages required for proposed Libxml215 F45 change #13382

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opened 2026-06-08 10:42:18 +00:00 by amigadave · 1 comment
amigadave commented 2026-06-08 10:42:18 +00:00
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I am drafting a change proposal to update libxml2 in Fedora to 2.15.3 from 2.13.9, which results in an ABI change and consequential soname change. As there are a large number of dependent packages, this will require a mass rebuild.
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/Libxml215

When do you need this? (YYYY/MM/DD)

Mass rebuild deadline: 2026-07-15

When is this no longer needed or useful? (YYYY/MM/DD)

F45 release date: 2026-10-20

If we cannot complete this, what is the impact? [Dependencies/Blocker]

There are several hundred source packages that build against libxml2, and not having these done in the mass rebuild would mean a lot of more manual packaging work. Additionally, if reverting to the older version turns out to be required, a similar amount of work would be required to roll back the change.

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## Describe the issue I am drafting a change proposal to update libxml2 in Fedora to 2.15.3 from 2.13.9, which results in an ABI change and consequential soname change. As there are a large number of dependent packages, this will require a mass rebuild. https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/Libxml215 ## When do you need this? (YYYY/MM/DD) <!-- Provide the date by which this issue should be completed or addressed. If no specific deadline, write "ASAP" or "N/A" --> Mass rebuild deadline: 2026-07-15 ## When is this no longer needed or useful? (YYYY/MM/DD) <!-- Provide a sunset date after which this issue becomes obsolete or is no longer needed. If not applicable, write "N/A" --> F45 release date: 2026-10-20 ## If we cannot complete this, what is the impact? [Dependencies/Blocker] <!-- Describe the consequences or impact if this issue cannot be addressed. What is at risk or what would be affected? --> There are several hundred source packages that build against libxml2, and not having these done in the mass rebuild would mean a lot of more manual packaging work. Additionally, if reverting to the older version turns out to be required, a similar amount of work would be required to roll back the change. --- ## Checklist - [x] I have checked existing issues for duplicates - [x] I have filled out all the fields above - [x] I have provided relevant links or references (if applicable)
jnsamyak commented 2026-06-11 06:58:14 +00:00
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Thank you for opening this request. We will keep that in mind, and since it fits within the timeline, it will be taken care of, but we will still check one day before the rebuild day if we are ready to go.

Thank you for opening this request. We will keep that in mind, and since it fits within the timeline, it will be taken care of, but we will still check one day before the rebuild day if we are ready to go.
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