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Add meson option to not install the library #2940

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This pull request introduces a Meson build option to allow users to disable the installation of the Catch2 library when using it as a subproject wrap.

The added install Meson option lets users include Catch2 as a subproject with default_options: ['install=false'], effectively preventing it from being installed alongside the main project or library. For example:

catch2_with_main = subproject('catch2-with-main', default_options: ['install=false'])

Catch2's primary purpose is for testing, and when included as a wrap, its installation is often unnecessary. In scenarios where Catch2 is used as a testing dependency, users typically don't want it to be installed with their project.

Currently, the Meson build system doesn't natively support disabling the installation of wraps. While Meson offers a --skip-subprojects flag during installation, it must be manually specified every time meson install is run, which can be cumbersome and error-prone.

This change streamlines the process, improving user experience by eliminating the need for repetitive manual configuration. It aligns with the expected use cases for Catch2 when employed as a testing utility.

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All modified and coverable lines are covered by tests ✅

Project coverage is 90.99%. Comparing base (0321d2f) to head (4cd7c0e).

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