MarketSquare / MarketSquare/robotframework-difflibrary

File type limitations

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Python
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Description

The keyword docs state that it is possible to "Diff two text files" only. I would be interested in contribution to add additional file type support (on Linux). Where (with relation to the code base) would you suggest to "link in"...

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Research direction

Start with the linked keyword documentation and inspect the repository entry points to understand how the existing text-file diff keyword connects to the implementation. The issue does not name target file types, files, tests, or an acceptance criterion; clarify the supported Linux file types and the intended integration point before coding.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing-qa
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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