Request for help in resolving issue in building ports locally

[SAPTARSHI MUKHERJEE]

Hi everyone,

This is to request you all for some help in resolving an issue I've faced
and am beset with currently. Just to introduce myself in brief, I'm
Saptarshi Mukherjee - a GSoC 2020 Aspirant, have been working on the
updation and enhancement of ports in the macports base, and am desirous to
work on a larger project in this GSoC period, proposals of which I've
submitted and am eager to have more suggestions.

Coming to the issue - the command "*sudo port test*" and "*sudo port
install*" are unfortunately failing in my local machine. It says "*Unable
to execute port: Could not open file: ...*". I've followed the guidelines
in
http://mac-os-forge.2317878.n4.nabble.com/Unable-to-execute-port-Could-not-open-file-td364084.html,
but adding permissions using chmod didn't help. I'd add that even the
execution of the command "*sudo port test <port-name>*" has failed, and the
log file generated is too large to be shared (limit for this mailing list
shall not allow it) (Some salient portions of the log are - *writeError is
invalid in C99*, *wrong number of parameters passed, etc.*). This has
forced me to try all build checks on the remote machine after submitting
PRs. A kind assistance from your end can save a lot of time in these
attempts of builds and enhancements and shall enable me to try much more
critical issues, hence it's my kind request that someone may give his/her
most valuable suggestions for confronting the issue. Any sort of
suggestions/advice is highly appreciated.

Also, I've submitted my draft proposal and am keen to modify it for the
better; any suggestions in that regard are again most keenly solicited.
Have a nice day! Most excited to work with you all!

With Warmest Regards,
Yours Sincerely,
*Saptarshi Mukherjee,*
*A GSoC 2020 Aspirant.*
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