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@@ -806,6 +806,28 @@ library for your script to use. the symbolic link in the file system and a part that does; then only the latter part need be protected by a SYMLINKS prerequisite (see below). + - test_oid_init + + This function loads facts and useful object IDs related to the hash + algorithm(s) in use from the files in t/oid-info. + + - test_oid_cache + + This function reads per-hash algorithm information from standard + input (usually a heredoc) in the format described in + t/oid-info/README. This is useful for test-specific values, such as + object IDs, which must vary based on the hash algorithm. + + Certain fixed values, such as hash sizes and common placeholder + object IDs, can be loaded with test_oid_init (described above). + + - test_oid <key> + + This function looks up a value for the hash algorithm in use, based + on the key given. The value must have been loaded using + test_oid_init or test_oid_cache. Providing an unknown key is an + error. + Prerequisites ------------- |