What is the best practice to define a function that will be used in different script?

[Oyyko]

For example: I have to target A and B. And I want to define a function that will be used in the after_install() script in two targets. What is the best way to get this done?

Now, I just create a file ./xmake_modules/global.lua and define a module in this file. Then in the after_install() function of xmake.lua, I just use

import("xmake_modules.global")
global.my_functions(target)

This way really works for me. I just want to know if this is a good way to implement so-called "global function&variables" in the script scope of xmake.lua. Thanks!

In #3926 , I found something very useful. But I think the background of #3926 is about to define variables. So the first and second way in #3926 (comment) is not properate for a function definition. The third way in #3926 (comment) is just my way (use a new script file).

No matter what, I believe my issue has been resolved in #3926. However, I think bringing up this problem would be helpful for future users conducting searches. Therefore, I still intend to post this question.

[waruqi]

you can define function in a single file.

or use main entry.

after_install("xmake_modules.global")

./xmake_modules/global.lua

function main()
end

you can also use add_moduledirs to add modules root directory.

add_moduledirs("xmake_modules")
target("test")
    after_install("global")