Build fails with Zig v0.16.0 and higher

[rymdbar]

While the README.md does clearly state:

Requires Zig 0.15.2.

it is a bit unexpected that it means a precise version, as opposed to a lower bound of the supported toolchain versions.

Attempting to build on Alpine v3.24, which comes with a newer zig, fails with:

error: Your Zig version v0.16.0 does not meet the required build version of v0.15.2

One could argue the README.md could be phrased more explicitly clear to state that the version requirement is a precise one, but perhaps making the build work with newer versions might be a more appropriate action. It is highly unlikely that any pull-request on this issue will come from me, but I figured it deserved a bug report.

[kylecarbs]

At some point we'll update, but I'd rather not unless a problem is solved by updating.

[rymdbar]

Please re-open the issue, since it is not solved.

I suggested two paths forward. Either improving the documentation, or actually meeting the reasonable expectations of the current phrasing. No request was made for anyone to act on either of those.

Who is helped by attempting to sweep problems under the carpet? Isn't alienating your users and contributors the only thing you'll succeed with with that tactic?

Please consider enabling discussions for support requests, and reserve the issue tracking system for issues. Keep issues tracked until resolved. I would also suggest making use of labels, in case this is used as a personal todo manager. Slapping e.g. a help-welcome on any ticket you'd wish to filter out of your own views is one way to do it.

As for solving real problems... We know for a fact that I had to force-push #63 four times due to this not building with the too new Zig version delivered by homebrew.