Clarify the error message for missing zlibWrapper in non-Git builds#786
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This avoids running git submodule when not in a Git working tree (which would otherwise result in a Git error) and provides a more helpful error message.
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This PR improves the error message shown when the extern/zstd/zlibWrapper directory is missing during configure, particularly for non-Git builds (e.g., from GitHub source snapshots). It also enhances Git repository detection to avoid unnecessary attempts at running git commands.
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- Added git repository validation check before attempting submodule updates
- Changed
.gitdirectory test to handle git worktrees and submodules (where.gitcan be a file) - Enhanced error message to provide actionable guidance for obtaining zlibWrapper from upstream
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Even for
./configure --without-std, we needextern/zstd/zlibWrapperat configure time.This PR slightly improves the error message for non-standard builds from a GitHub source snapshot (equivalent to
git archive), changing it from:to
which answers a possible FAQ.