[LLVMdev] Feedback required on proper dllexport/import implementation

[Gao, Yunzhong]

> In this case everything should work fine. If the behavior will be changed,
> then we'll find some subtle bug hiding there for ages. normal dllexport'ed
> functions are essentially external functions with some additional semantics.

Okay.

> Right. The change should be thoroughly tested. Some fallout from such
> invasive change is a normal thing, really.

Yes, it makes sense.
I think I am now convinced that making an invasive change is not such a scary thing.

> The point here is that patches should come with tests. And this is how we will
> make sure they will work with "new" semantics.

Agreed.

- Gao.