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libcurl's binary interface
ABI - Application Binary Interface
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"ABI" describes the low-level interface between an application program and a
library. Calling conventions, function arguments, return values, struct
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In the vast majority of all cases, a typical libcurl upgrade does not break
the ABI at all. Your application can remain using libcurl just as before,
only with less bugs and possibly with added new features. You need to read
the release notes, and if they mention an ABI break/soname bump, you may
have to verify that your application still builds fine and uses libcurl as
it now is defined to work.
the release notes, and if they mention an ABI break/soname bump, you may have
to verify that your application still builds fine and uses libcurl as it now
is defined to work.
Version Numbers
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Going to an older libcurl version from one you're currently using can be a
tricky thing. Mostly we add features and options to newer libcurls as that
won't break ABI or hamper existing applications. This has the implication
that going backwards may get you in a situation where you pick a libcurl
that doesn't support the options your application needs. Or possibly you
even downgrade so far so you cross an ABI break border and thus a different
that going backwards may get you in a situation where you pick a libcurl that
doesn't support the options your application needs. Or possibly you even
downgrade so far so you cross an ABI break border and thus a different
soname, and then your application may need to adapt to the modified ABI.
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