elif var:
    write_to_bazelrc('build --config=%s' % bazel_config_name)
  environ_cp[var_name] = str(var)


def convert_version_to_int(version):
  """Convert a version number to a integer that can be used to compare.

  Version strings of the form X.YZ and X.Y.Z-xxxxx are supported. The
  'xxxxx' part, for instance 'homebrew' on OS/X, is ignored.

  Args:
    version: a version to be converted

  Returns: