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[docs] Add doc about building python part without compiling taichi-core

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#3,056 opened on Sep 30, 2021

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Most python files do not require me to build and compile taichi core, I think. But I have to re-compile it every time when I run python setup.py develop --user

Can we add a doc about building python part without compiling taichi-core, maybe like ray https://docs.ray.io/en/latest/development.html#building-ray-python-only

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Research direction
Examine the existing build documentation in the repository (e.g., docs/install.md or similar). Investigate the setup.py and CMakeLists.txt to identify areas where Python only builds are possible without compiling the C++ core. Create a new document or section explaining the steps, following the pattern of Ray's Python only build doc referenced in the issue.