approvals / approvals/ApprovalTests.cpp

When creating new approved files, of non-text types, try to make them valid empty files

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Description

Add integration with Simon Cropp's EmptyFiles tool - see https://github.com/VerifyTests/EmptyFiles#tool-usage

We would have to work out the mechanics of this.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the EmptyFiles tool usage linked in the issue and the repository's handling of newly created approved files. Determine the mechanics needed for non-text approved files to be valid empty files; done means the integration works for those files without affecting existing approval behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
testing
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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