Test/minimal cuda build

[Yamini04-oss]

Hi, I attempted to implement this issue by adding a minimal CUDA test, but I’m currently facing a problem with my local repository setup.

While working on the branch, a large number of files are unintentionally getting marked as deleted, even though I only intended to add a single test file. I tried re-cloning the repository, resetting branches, and syncing with upstream multiple times, but the issue still persists.

Because of this, I’m unable to create a clean pull request with only the required changes.

Could you please guide me on what might be going wrong or how to proceed correctly? I’d really appreciate your help.

Thank you!

[Yamini04-oss]

Dear Mentor@mstimberg ,

I hope you are doing well.

I wanted to inform you that I have been working on the issue regarding adding a minimal automated test for CUDA code generation and compilation. However, I am currently facing a problem with my local repository setup.

Despite trying multiple times to clone, reset, and recreate the branch, the repository consistently ends up in a broken state where a large number of files appear as deleted. Because of this, I am unable to create a clean commit that includes only the intended test file.

I have attempted several fixes, including re-cloning the repository and syncing with the upstream branch, but the issue still persists. At this point, I am concerned that I might be missing something fundamental in the setup process.

Could you please guide me on how to resolve this issue or suggest the correct way to proceed? I would really appreciate your help so I can move forward and submit a proper pull request.

Thank you for your time and support.

Best regards,
Yamini

[mstimberg]

Hi @Yamini04-oss. Thanks for your work on this issue. There is nothing unusual about the git repository we use for Brian2CUDA, so this issue rather seems to be with your local setup. I don't know what you are using to handle your commits, etc., but with the standard git command line client, you should have a clear repository after a clone (git status has nothing to report). Then you can create or copy a new file into the folder and do git add myfile.py and git commit, and you will have a commit with a single file that you can then push and use for a PR.