Release v1.17.3

[GaspardKirira]

🚀 v1.17.3 — Cross-compilation support for Vix CLI

This release introduces first-class cross-compilation support in the Vix CLI, making it easier to build projects for non-host targets such as ARM, embedded devices, and SBCs.

✨ Added

• vix build --target <triple>

  • Enables cross-compilation using standard target triples (e.g. aarch64-linux-gnu)
  • Automatically generates a dedicated vix-toolchain.cmake
  • Passes CMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE and VIX_TARGET_TRIPLE to CMake
  • Cache-safe: reuses build directories when configuration is unchanged
  • Fully compatible with:
    • --preset
    • --static
    • --clean

• Optional --sysroot <path> support

  • Allows correct discovery of target libraries and headers (e.g. zlib, libc)
  • Designed for real cross environments:
    • ARM
    • Embedded Linux
    • SBCs

🛠️ Implementation Notes

• Toolchain generation is automatic and reproducible
• Cross-build configuration is isolated and deterministic
• No impact on native builds

✅ Why this matters

This unlocks portable, reproducible builds across architectures while keeping the Vix workflow simple and predictable.

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Release process

• Branch: dev → main
• Merge strategy: SQUASH or REBASE (no merge commit)
• Tag to apply after merge: v1.17.3