smarty-php / smarty-php/smarty

Poor Install Directions and Instructions!

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Description

I guess I have to apologize for not being able to install Smarty 5 and getting it to work. I am sure I am missing something that you intended me to not miss! I am trying to install it on Ubuntu Server 24.04. Configuration instructions are incomplete and do not provide precise instructions. I used Composer to install Smarty 5 and the instructions there are very confusing. I don't know if you have ever received similar comments but even with a PhD in IT, I just cannot understand how to get this thing to work. But, like I said in the first sentence above, I blame myself for not being able to understand and follow your directions.

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Review the Smarty 5 configuration and Composer installation instructions in the project documentation, using Ubuntu Server 24.04 as the reported environment. Clarify the installation sequence and required configuration so a new user can install Smarty 5 and get it working successfully.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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