canonical / canonical/craft-application

Validate spread expressions before packing in `*craft test`

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Type: Enhancement
Dominant language
Python
Stars
14
Forks
29
Avg merge
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Merged PRs (30d)
12

Description

### What needs to get done

Before running the packing step, any spread expressions passed to the command.

### Why it needs to get done

Saves user time

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start at the `*craft test` command and trace how spread expressions are handled relative to the packing step. Done means spread expressions are validated before packing begins, with the validation outcome covered by the command's existing tests if their location can be found.

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Assessment

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

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