libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2

Cannot add libgit2-devel on Amazon Linux EC2

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Description

Reproduction steps

Issue is the same as this Stack overflow post
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65671319/unable-to-install-libgit2-library-on-ami-ec2-instance

Expected behavior

sudo yum install should be able to find the package and install it

Actual behavior

Package not found

Version of libgit2 (release number or SHA1)
Operating system(s) tested

Amazon Linux 2

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First steps

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Research direction

Start with the linked Stack Overflow reproduction and verify whether libgit2-devel is available for Amazon Linux 2 through sudo yum install. Determine whether the resolution belongs in libgit2 or in packaging or installation guidance; the issue is done when the package can be found and installed, or the supported alternative is clearly documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
aws, c
Domain
cloud, devops
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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