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Delta updates

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distant-future enhancement
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Description

We should consider shipping Delta updates so downloads can be quicker.

Obviously we should test the hell out of this so we don't install corrupt updates evar.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or implementation entry points are named. First locate the existing update and download flow, then clarify the delta-update design and its compatibility requirements. Done should include quicker downloads and tests demonstrating that incomplete or corrupted updates are not installed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
objective-c
Domain
desktop, release
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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