Macaulay2 / Macaulay2/M2

git builds should require a minimum git version for sane submodule functionality

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Description

To avoid issue #1382, it would be nice if the make and/or CMake build systems required a minimum git version.

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Research direction

Start by locating the make and CMake build systems referenced in the issue and review issue #1382 to understand the required submodule behavior. Determine the minimum Git version needed, enforce it in the relevant build entry points, and verify that older Git versions are rejected clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, git
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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