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[BUG][Go][Client] Invalid syntax for nullable binary

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Description

The generated code has invalid syntax and produces the following error:
syntax error: unexpected * in struct type; possibly missing semicolon or newline or }

openapi-generator version

7.3.0

OpenAPI declaration file content or url
    content:
      type: string
      format: binary
      nullable: true

Spec from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/api-reference/v2.0/dynamics-open-api#download-business-central-openapi-specification

Generates following go struct field:

Content Nullable*os.File `json:"content,omitempty"`
Generation Details

openapi-generator-cli generate -c config.yaml --skip-operation-example

generatorName: go
inputSpec: bcoas1.0.yaml
outputDir: ./lib
packageName: businesscentral
withGoMod: false
Steps to reproduce

Try to use and compile the code. It will fail.

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Research direction

Run the reported openapi-generator-cli command with config.yaml and bcoas1.0.yaml, then inspect the generated Go struct containing Content Nullable*os.File. Trace how the nullable binary field is rendered and verify that the generated client compiles without the reported syntax error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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