docs: add Windows symlink and Developer Mode setup instructions

[naman79820]

Fixes #795

Describe the changes you have made in this PR -

• Updated the README to clearly document Windows-specific setup requirements.
• Added instructions to enable Windows Developer Mode for proper symlink support.
• Clarified the need to re-clone the repository after enabling symlinks to avoid build issues.

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• Documentation
  • Significantly enhanced Windows prerequisites documentation with comprehensive symlink setup requirements and detailed step-by-step configuration instructions
  • Introduced organized checklist covering Developer Mode enablement and Git configuration for proper symlink support
  • Expanded guidance with clearer, more thorough instructions to help Windows developers successfully prepare their development environment before cloning and initializing the project

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Walkthrough

The README.md Windows prerequisites section was expanded to provide clearer setup instructions for enabling Git symlinks. The section now includes a detailed numbered checklist covering Windows Developer Mode enablement and Git configuration for symlinks, along with instructions to re-clone the repository. The previous minimal note with a code snippet was replaced with this comprehensive guide that embeds the core.symlinks configuration command within the expanded setup steps. No logic changes were made outside the prerequisites documentation.

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Title check	✅ Passed	The title accurately and specifically describes the main change: adding Windows symlink and Developer Mode setup instructions to documentation.
Linked Issues check	✅ Passed	The PR directly addresses issue #795 by expanding README Windows prerequisites with symlink and Developer Mode setup instructions, matching the expected outcome.
Out of Scope Changes check	✅ Passed	All changes are scoped to README documentation updates for Windows prerequisites as requested in issue #795; no unrelated modifications present.
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[naman79820]

Ready to be reviewed @tachyons @Nihal4777 :))

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README.md (1)

15-28: Great addition! Documentation clearly addresses issue #795.

The Windows prerequisites section effectively documents the symlink requirements and provides clear setup instructions. The two-step approach (Developer Mode + Git configuration) is technically correct and matches Windows best practices.

📝 Optional clarity improvements

Consider these minor refinements for even better user experience:

1. Clarify re-clone timing

The current phrasing "After enabling the above" on Line 28 could be interpreted as "after step 2 only." Consider making it explicit that users should complete BOTH steps before re-cloning:

-   After enabling the above, re-clone the repository to ensure symlinks are created correctly.
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+**Important:** After completing both steps above, re-clone the repository to ensure symlinks are created correctly.

2. More specific Developer Mode path (optional)

While the current instructions work, you could provide more detailed navigation for Windows 10/11:

-   Open **Windows Settings**, search for **"Developer settings"**, and turn **Developer Mode** ON.
+   Open **Settings** → **Privacy & Security** → **For developers** (or search for "Developer settings"), and turn **Developer Mode** ON.

Note: The exact path varies between Windows 10 and 11, so the search approach in the current version is actually quite robust.

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[Nihal4777]

As an alternative to developer mode, git clone can also be run as an administrator. Developer Mode is still the preferred method

[naman79820]

Ok ill update it :))

As an alternative to developer mode, git clone can also be run as an administrator. Developer Mode is still the preferred method