`file!()` builtin macro does not work properly on Windows/wine
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windows/wine
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Description
the string resulting from calling file!() on windows/wine platforms gets truncated, it seems after the first letter of the path. it might be a memory corruption issue we're hitting
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The issue names no source file or test; start by reproducing the file!() expansion on Windows or Wine and trace where the resulting path string is truncated. Done means file!() preserves the complete path on those platforms without memory corruption.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, rust
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100