Enhance Installation Instructions for OpenMS for issue #7867

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Describe the change

This pull request enhances the installation instructions for OpenMS by providing clearer and more detailed guidance. The updates include:

• Prerequisites: Added detailed information about required software, including CMake, Boost, Qt, and Python, with links to their official download pages.
• Installation Steps: Provided a step-by-step guide for installing OpenMS, including creating a build directory, configuring the build with CMake, compiling the project, and running optional tests.
• Troubleshooting: Expanded the troubleshooting section to address common issues and provide solutions, such as verifying dependencies and checking build logs.
• Community Support: Included suggestions for reaching out to the OpenMS community for further assistance if needed.

These changes aim to make the installation process more user-friendly and reduce potential confusion for new users. This update addresses issue #7867.

PR checklist

• I have added a description of the change I'm proposing in the OpenMS Documentation.
• I have read and followed OpenMS Documentation Contributing guidelines.
• I have attached a screenshot of the relevant area after this change (if applicable).
• CHANGELOG.md is updated (if applicable).
• I have added my name in CONTRIBUTING.md (if applicable).

Summary by CodeRabbit

• Documentation
  • Introduced a comprehensive installation guide for OpenMS. The guide details required prerequisites, a step-by-step setup process, and offers troubleshooting tips for common dependency and build issues.

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Walkthrough

The pull request introduces a new installation guide for OpenMS in the docs/installation.md file. This guide lists prerequisites such as CMake, Boost Libraries, Qt, and Python (with minimum version requirements) and provides a step-by-step process covering cloning the repository, setting up the build directory, configuring with CMake, compiling via the make command, optional testing, and performing the installation (which may require superuser privileges). A troubleshooting section is also included to aid in resolving common dependency and build issues.

Changes

File Path	Summary
docs/installation.md	New installation guide detailing prerequisites, step-by-step build and installation instructions, and troubleshooting advice.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant U as User
    participant R as Repository
    participant B as Build System
    U->>R: Clone OpenMS repository
    U->>B: Create build directory
    U->>B: Run CMake configuration
    U->>B: Execute "make" to compile
    U->>B: (Optional) Run tests
    U->>B: Install OpenMS (sudo if needed)
    alt Issue encountered
        U->>U: Consult Troubleshooting Guide
        U->>Community: Request further assistance
    end

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I'm the hopping bunny with a twirl and a spin,
New installation steps make my whiskers grin.
Cloning, building, testing in a neat little trail,
Troubleshooting tips ensure nothing will fail.
With ears perked high and a joyful heart so free,
I celebrate these changes, hopping with glee!

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3-11: Prerequisites Section Clarity

The prerequisites section is clear and concise, listing all necessary tools with version requirements and providing direct links to the official download pages. This effectively prepares users to meet the system requirements before installation.

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12-53: Installation Steps: Clear and Detailed Instructions

The step-by-step instructions for cloning the repository, creating a build directory, configuring with CMake, compiling, testing, and installing OpenMS are well-organized and easy to follow. The use of code blocks improves readability. It might be beneficial to periodically review these steps against tooling updates to ensure continuous accuracy.

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54-58: Troubleshooting Section and Punctuation Clarification

The troubleshooting section provides helpful guidance for resolving dependency and build issues, including how to check build logs and seek community support. Although a static analysis tool flagged the use of two consecutive dots in the command "cmake ..", this is standard practice to indicate the parent directory in CMake commands. No changes are necessary here.

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