getappmap / getappmap/appmap-js

A pre-install step validates that a package can be installed into the project

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TypeScript
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Description

We're seeing a fair amount of people failing installation because their project file is invalid in some way, such that an installation will always fail.

Verify the project file is OK before installing.

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Research direction

Start by locating the pre-install and installation entry points in the repository, then identify how the project file is currently validated. Define the validation failure behavior before installation begins; done means invalid project files are rejected before an installation is attempted.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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