git builds should require a minimum git version for sane submodule functionality
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build issue
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- Macaulay2
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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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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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