indygreg / indygreg/python-zstandard

Building with --system-zstd still rebuilds the zstd library

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Description

For example, the file ```huf_decompress.c``` is compiled.

Version 0.9.1

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Research direction

Start with the build path responsible for --system-zstd and inspect why huf_decompress.c is compiled when that option is enabled. Reproduce the Version 0.9.1 behavior, then verify that the system library is used without rebuilding the bundled zstd sources.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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