evanw / evanw/esbuild

{in: '',out: ''} entrypoints should support entryNames

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Description

When using the `{in: '', out: ''}` entrypoint format, would it be possible to add the ability to also set a `name` option that would mirror the behaviour of [`entryNames`](https://esbuild.github.io/api/#entry-names)?

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Research direction

Start by reading the esbuild API documentation for entryNames and the `{in: '', out: ''}` entrypoint format. Trace how this entrypoint form is handled in the Go implementation and identify the relevant existing tests. Done means the format accepts a name option and applies entryNames-equivalent behavior without changing existing input/output handling.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
api, build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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