less / less/less.js

No output with option --depends in version 2.7.x

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Description

If run lessc 2.7.x with option '--depends' (lessc in.less out.css --depends), depends writen in console, output file - not writed.
In version 2.6.1 - all ok.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported lessc in.less out.css --depends command in the 2.7.x version and compare it with 2.6.1. Trace the lessc handling for --depends; done means dependencies are printed and the requested output file is also written.

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Tech stack
css, javascript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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