arduino / arduino/Arduino

Error when replacing a .ino file with a new one in a directory ("How very Borges of you" error)

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Component: IDE user interface Type: Bug
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Description

On Windows (10 Pro), I got the "How very Borges of you" (the infinite folder error) when I was trying to replace a file in the directory.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the replacement of a .ino file in a directory on Windows 10 Pro and observe the “How very Borges of you” infinite-folder error. Trace the handling of file replacement and directory updates; done means replacing the file no longer produces the error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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