llnl / llnl/zfp

GNU make builds do not support make install

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enhancement
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C++
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Description

zfp library installation differs between CMake and GNU make in that there's currently no _install_ target for GNU make builds. `make install` ought to install components in a user-defined directory.

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Research direction

Compare the GNU make build entry points with the existing CMake installation behavior. Make `make install` install the library components into a user-defined directory, matching the stated CMake capability.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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