Discussion: directory structure requirement needed?

The current workflow requires copying the output of the checked code into some specific location. In my view, this copying introduces the risk of being forgotten or incomplete. Especially when a report is regenerated, files may already be present in the dedicated location, putting it on the code checker to make sure to update those files.

Is there a reason for this requirement or would using the files directly be equally good?

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing where the workflow requires copied checker output and how regenerated reports use the dedicated location; done means reaching a maintainer-backed decision on whether direct file use is acceptable and documenting the resulting requirement.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.