[8.8.0] `repository_ctx.symlink` can result in content mimatches
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Description
Forked from #24694
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the forked issue #24694 and the `repository_ctx.symlink` behavior described there. Reproduce the reported content mismatch and identify the relevant Bazel entry point; the work is done when the reported mismatch no longer occurs.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 15/100