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Github large file warnings.

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Description

This issue is just to acknowledge that we are aware of the large static lib file sizes in our package and are working to fix it with the apothecary scripts. So, if you see warnings like:

remote: warning: GH001: Large files detected.
remote: warning: See http://git.io/iEPt8g for more information.
remote: warning: File addons/ofxAssimpModelLoader/libs/assimp/lib/ios/assimp.a is 52.57 MB; this is larger than GitHub's recommended maximum file size of 50 MB

when you're pushing to github, we're working on it ...

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the apothecary scripts and the listed addons/ofxAssimpModelLoader/libs/assimp/lib/ios/assimp.a artifact. Confirm how the scripts are intended to reduce the static library sizes, then verify that pushes no longer produce GitHub large-file warnings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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