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Add a build_machine.build_id() and build_machine.build_date()

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#2,295 opened on Sep 7, 2017

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Description

When producing binaries, some times, like in Windows, a build ID and a Build Date are required, so you can use that information when distribute binaries with attached version.

build_machine, can provides a unique ID, to be defined, and a build date.

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Study the implementation of existing build machine methods (e.g., cpu family, system) in Meson's source code, then add build id() and build date() similarly. Ensure to update documentation and tests.
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