FR: Pull in libgit2 describe so we can use `git describe` like commands
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Description
Would it be possible to pull in https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/blob/master/src/describe.c - aka https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/pull/2592/ so that rugged could support easy version data on proprly tagged repos.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing libgit2's src/describe.c and pull request 2592, then inspect how rugged exposes libgit2 functionality. Done means rugged supports easy version data for properly tagged repositories, with behavior and tests established for the requested git-describe-like commands.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, git, ruby
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100