Update README.md about windows symlink fix #5766
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| @@ -31,6 +31,11 @@ To build RustPython locally, first, clone the source code: | |||
| git clone https://github.com/RustPython/RustPython | |||
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| If on windows, run the following to fix the `Lib/` directory symlink: | |||
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| If on windows, run the following to fix the `Lib/` directory symlink: | |
| RustPython uses symlinks to manage python libraries in `Lib/`. If on windows, running the following helps: |
Does this make sense?
Also, as I know windows developer mode allows user to create symbolic links. Do you know if it also can be an alternative option of this?
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I'm not sure, this solution worked very well for me though.
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@coolreader18 how about you? Is mentioning developer mode symbolic links support a correct description?
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I think this makes sense, I'm pretty sure setting core.symlinks makes git make real symlinks using developer mode.
Co-authored-by: Jeong, YunWon <69878+youknowone@users.noreply.github.com>
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