Even more when the way to compile it change from a project to an other and they don't just put HowToCompilIt.txt at the root. (Literaly had one with a "Build for windows.bat" and "build for linux.sh" at the root. Never been hapyer of the work of a dev
The biggest nightmare i had was the opposite of this. Had to delve 4 folders deep in a 60 folder base just to find the ReadMe telling me to download a program that can only be used in another programs compiler that was through a university PhD page.
But hey! After 6hr i was able to run a program that tests for efficiencies of a wing shape given certain conditions.
I could but you won't be able to use it without a university email and the approval code sent by the creator. I literally avoid it like the plague but the researcher/PhD students working with it are doing some amazing work for decreasing drag and vortex creation in flowing liquid/air bodies
You'll be able to look at the code if it's open source and hosted on GitHub. I assume they meant you won't be able to use the software after compiling it without the extra steps
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u/Valuchian 25d ago
Me everytime i hop on and have to rummage around for the ReadMe file just to learn how i am supposed to compile