Conan: How to compare version in conanfile.py ?

[dkgs]

In some conanfile.py, I would like to customize some steps depending on the version of the compiler (or some other elements). And I didn't find a proper way to compare versions.

Is it possible to add in Tools the version comparer that conan uses internally ?

Actually using conan 1.8.1

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[uilianries]

Hi @dkgs !

one possible approach:

def configure(self):
    if self.settings.compiler == "gcc" and \
       float(settings.compiler.version.value) < 5:
        raise ConanInvalidConfiguration("This project does not support GCC < 5")

but there is a better approach:

from conans.model.version import Version

...

def configure(self):
    if self.settings.compiler == "gcc" and \
       Version(self.settings.compiler.version.value) < "5.0":
        raise ConanInvalidConfiguration("This project does not support GCC < 5")

[danimtb]

Check also this how to: https://docs.conan.io/en/latest/howtos/check_conan_version_in_conanfile.html

[dkgs]

Waow I completely missed that part !

Thansk !