Support auto-generation of dynamic build files when debug=0

[jamiemill]

This line:

https://github.com/markstory/asset_compress/blob/master/controllers/assets_controller.php#L34

Means that dynamic build files will not be auto-generated if debug is turned off, i.e. in production, because the url files[] array will not be read.

Is this a feature or a bug? If a feature perhaps an update to the documentation would be good to explain why this isn't supported in production.

[markstory]

I'd say a feature. Having an application deploy in a state where not all the required files exist seems like a bad thing it also prevents evil folk from making up their own build files and getting your server to do extra work. Requiring the build script to be run locally or remotely as part of the deploy process seemed like a safer route to me.

I can update the wiki to that effect.

[markstory]

I've added a note to the Helper wiki page about this behaviour.

[markstory]

I've actually considered making the controller always returning errors when debug = 0. The more I think about it the more dangerous it is to have a way for people to force your server to do large-ish amounts of work whenever they want. Making this change of course impacts the usability of the plugin. Perhaps a forceEnable option could solve that though.

[meotimdihia]

Please update this feature on wiki with a warning, or bold font. it do me take a lot times to figure out ...
And a trouble with me with this feature:
Before switch from debug 2 -> 0 , i must access to website at least once when debug = 2. If not when switch to 0 , plugin still can not find out build files.

[markstory]

Or use the shell. Formatting and styling options are limited on github, but I'll see what I can do.

[markstory]

I've done some updates recently that should make the debug to non debug transition easier. I've removed the problematic writeCache configuration value. Instead you can either always use the assetscontroller, even in production, or use the shell and generate static files.

I think that solves the problem here, but if it doesn't let me know and we can figure out a solution.