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"resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/acorn/-/acorn-8.15.0.tgz", diff --git a/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..10ef9147 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +--- +slug: /cli/mops-build +sidebar_label: mops build +--- + +# `mops build` + +Build Motoko canisters defined in `mops.toml` + +``` +mops build +``` + +Compiles Motoko canisters to WebAssembly (Wasm) modules and generates Candid interface files. + +Canisters must be defined in the `[canisters]` section of your `mops.toml` file. + +The build command will automatically: +- Add Candid metadata to the Wasm modules +- Validate Candid compatibility (if a candid file is specified in canister config) + +### Examples + +Build all canisters defined in `mops.toml` +``` +mops build +``` + +Build specific canisters +``` +mops build backend frontend +``` + +Build with verbose output +``` +mops build --verbose +``` + +Build with custom output directory +``` +mops build --output ./build +``` + +Pass additional arguments to the Motoko compiler +``` +mops build -- --release --ai-errors +``` + +## Options + +### `--verbose` + +Show detailed build information including compiler commands and timing. + +### `--output`, `-o` + +Specify the output directory for compiled WASM and Candid files. + +Default `.mops/.build` + +``` +mops build --output ./dist +``` + +## Configuration + +Canisters are defined in your `mops.toml` file: + +```toml +[canisters.backend] +main = "src/main.mo" +args = [] +``` + +Each canister configuration supports: +- `main` - Path to the main Motoko file (required) +- `candid` - Path to the Candid interface file (optional, for compatibility checking) +- `args` - Additional compiler arguments for this specific canister (optional) +- `initArg` - Candid-encoded initialization arguments (optional) + +You can also set global build arguments: +```toml +[build] +args = ["--release", "--ai-errors"] +``` + +## Candid Compatibility + +If a `candid` field is specified in the canister configuration, the build command will automatically check that the generated Candid interface is compatible with the specified interface. + +If the compatibility check fails, the build will fail with an error message. + +For manual compatibility checking, see [`mops check-candid`](/cli/mops-check-candid). diff --git a/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/04-mops-check-candid.md b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/04-mops-check-candid.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..80a7c4fa --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/04-mops-check-candid.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +--- +slug: /cli/mops-check-candid +sidebar_label: mops check-candid +--- + +# `mops check-candid` + +Check Candid interface compatibility between two Candid files + +``` +mops check-candid +``` + +Verifies that a new Candid interface is compatible with an original interface. Compatibility means that clients using the original interface will continue to work with the new interface. + +### Examples + +Check if a new interface is compatible with the original +``` +mops check-candid ./build/backend.did ./src/backend.did +``` + + +## Arguments + +### `` + +Path to the new Candid interface file (the candidate interface to validate). + +### `` + +Path to the original Candid interface file (the baseline for compatibility). + +## Compatibility Rules + +Compatible changes: +- Add new optional fields to records +- Add new variant options +- Make function parameters optional +- Add new methods +- Extend return types + +Breaking changes: +- Remove fields from records +- Remove variant options +- Change field types incompatibly +- Remove methods +- Make optional parameters required + +:::info +The [`mops build`](/cli/mops-build) command automatically runs Candid compatibility checks when a `candid` field is specified in the canister configuration. +::: From a7b74ea81cf64d36e87b81bdcca7b88e1cc30bd0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rvanasa Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:19:49 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Adjust wording --- docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md index 10ef9147..975543e3 100644 --- a/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md +++ b/docs/docs/cli/4-dev/03-mops-build.md @@ -50,11 +50,11 @@ mops build -- --release --ai-errors ### `--verbose` -Show detailed build information including compiler commands and timing. +Show detailed build information including compiler commands and build times. ### `--output`, `-o` -Specify the output directory for compiled WASM and Candid files. +Specify the output directory for compiled Wasm and Candid files. Default `.mops/.build` @@ -74,9 +74,9 @@ args = [] Each canister configuration supports: - `main` - Path to the main Motoko file (required) -- `candid` - Path to the Candid interface file (optional, for compatibility checking) - `args` - Additional compiler arguments for this specific canister (optional) - `initArg` - Candid-encoded initialization arguments (optional) +- `candid` - Path to the Candid interface file (optional, for compatibility checking) You can also set global build arguments: ```toml