`:w!` should save when "content of file is newer"
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I'm always frustrated when I use :w! and I get this message:
Describe the solution you'd like
The file should force save, ignoring any warnings.
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Research direction
The issue does not name a file or test. Start by tracing the :w! command handling and the warning shown when the file content is newer; confirm that forced saves bypass that warning while ordinary saves retain their current behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript, vscode
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100