getappmap / getappmap/appmap-js

`Could not create Makefile` when installing ruby agent

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Description

This likely happens when the user doesn't have development tools installed (such as xcode command line tools on darwin). I'm not sure if we actually do want to do anything besides making sure the log is displayed. We might consider MAYBE suggesting the solution to the user, but it kind of verges into teaching users how to set up their ruby development environment territory.

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No file or test is named in the issue. Start by reproducing installation of the Ruby agent on a system without the required development tools, then inspect how the “Could not create Makefile” failure is logged. Done means confirming whether the log is shown to the user and resolving whether setup guidance is in scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
developer-experience, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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