a2stuff / a2stuff/intbasic

Add support for sequential text files

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Dominant language
Assembly
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Description

  • OPEN path
  • READ path[,Bn] (B is byte offset)
  • WRITE path[,Bn] (B is byte offset)
  • APPEND path
  • POSITION path[,Rn] (R is record a.k.a. CR-delimited line number to start at)
  • CLOSE [path]

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Research direction

The issue defines six sequential-text-file commands and their offset, record, and optional-path syntax, but names no files or tests. Start by locating the command parser and file-handling entry points, then verify that each listed form works with the stated semantics and that tests cover the complete checklist.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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