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@@ -377,6 +377,10 @@ on_selected_pkgs_in_parallel($pkg_list_ref, $code)
}
});
+ If there is an error, which should stop the build, please invoke
+ either "error()" or "error_exitcode". Alternatively, a trappable
+ error (e.g. "die($msg)") can also be used.
+
Keep in mind that the sub will always be run in a subprocess,
so it cannot update global state.