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doc: reference sourceRoot in description of srcs
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@ -373,11 +373,11 @@ Additional file types can be supported by setting the `unpackCmd` variable (see
##### `srcs` / `src` {#var-stdenv-src}
The list of source files or directories to be unpacked or copied. One of these must be set.
The list of source files or directories to be unpacked or copied. One of these must be set. Note that if you use `srcs`, you should also set `sourceRoot` or `setSourceRoot`.
##### `sourceRoot` {#var-stdenv-sourceRoot}
After running `unpackPhase`, the generic builder changes the current directory to the directory created by unpacking the sources. If there are multiple source directories, you should set `sourceRoot` to the name of the intended directory.
After running `unpackPhase`, the generic builder changes the current directory to the directory created by unpacking the sources. If there are multiple source directories, you should set `sourceRoot` to the name of the intended directory. Set `sourceRoot = ".";` if you use `srcs` and control the unpack phase yourself.
##### `setSourceRoot` {#var-stdenv-setSourceRoot}