microsoft / microsoft/BitNet

Install/build process should check and assert the requirements (e.g. clang compiler versions)

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Description

The readme states some requirements about python, cmake and clang version.

Currently the install/build process does not check if the clang version requirement is satisfied and ubuntu e.g. come with a clang version 14.
This can also cause problems, e.g see bug report https://github.com/microsoft/BitNet/issues/30

It would be cool if the install/build process checks the requirements and stops the build process with an error it the version is not satisfied.

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Research direction

Start with the README requirements and trace the install/build process that handles Python, CMake, and Clang prerequisites. Review the related bug report in issue #30 for the failure context. Done means an unsupported Clang version is detected and the build stops with a clear error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, cpp, python
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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