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Description
Users following README compilation examples encounter cryptic build failures due to missing compilation instructions.
BRUTAL USER IMPACT:
- README shows simple 'use fortplot' examples but provides NO compilation guidance
- Users must guess complex module paths: build/gfortran_1FD0EBF408CEEB1F vs build/gfortran_27353C317BE38399/fortplot
- Compilation requires manual discovery of library paths through trial and error
- New users abandon library due to impossible initial setup experience
EVIDENCE:
- 'gfortran -o test test.f90 -I build -L build -lfortplot' fails with "Cannot find -lfortplot"
- Actual working command requires: 'gfortran -o test test.f90 -I build/gfortran_1FD0EBF408CEEB1F -L build/gfortran_27353C317BE38399/fortplot -lfortplot'
- README provides ZERO guidance on discovering these cryptic hash-based paths
BROKEN USER WORKFLOW:
- User reads README simple examples
- User attempts to compile following standard pattern
- User encounters cryptic "Cannot find module/library" errors
- User abandons library due to impossible setup
SOLUTION REQUIRED:
Add explicit compilation section with working commands and path discovery guidance
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