getsops / getsops/sops

Consider deprecating/removing sops exec --background flag

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Description

Initially raised by @alx13 in https://github.com/mozilla/sops/pull/627#issuecomment-584328589

The --background flag for the sops exec-env and sops exec-file is not particularly useful and backgrounding commands should really be done using your shell environment.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing sops exec-env and sops exec-file command handling, along with the discussion in pull request #627. Determine the deprecation or removal scope for --background, including any compatibility expectations; done means the chosen behavior is implemented and its command coverage is verified.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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