hpc / hpc/mpifileutils

Feature request: add disk usage feature to dwalk

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Description

dwalk currently reports the logical size (as reported by stat) of a file. It would be great to add the ability to report disk usage (similar to what du would do).

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Research direction

Start with dwalk's existing logical-size reporting and trace where it obtains file sizes from stat. Define how disk usage should match du, including the expected output and filesystem semantics, then add coverage for the new reporting mode. Done means dwalk can report disk usage as requested without losing its current logical-size behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
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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