intel / intel/xml-cli

[FEATURE] Update Driver to existing Binary of specified GUID

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
UEFI Firmware build time could take from 15 minutes to 25 minutes (or may be even more) based on the computing capability of the system. Eventually, Iteration to validate changes are slowed down because of the

**Describe the solution you'd like**

1. Delete Existing Driver
2. For Updating Check if Driver can fit in to existing contiguous free space after executing **above step** or not, _**Reject**_ update if driver can not fit in to free space
3. Driver would only updated if and only if below condition met:
- same GUID
- same Name
- Size of New Driver <= Size of Existing Driver + contagious free space

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
https://github.com/linuxboot/fiano

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Research direction

The issue does not name files, tests, or an entry point. Begin by locating the driver update path in xml-cli and review the linked fiano project as the stated alternative. Done means an update is accepted only for the same GUID and name when the new driver fits the existing size plus contiguous free space; otherwise it is rejected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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