libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2sharp

Multiple paths for one global config file

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Description

Reproduction steps

I call

GlobalSettings.GetConfigSearchPaths(ConfigurationLevel.Global);
Expected behavior

For me, this code returns two identical paths.

"C:/Users/<myname>/"
"C:/Users/<myname>/
Actual behavior

One path

Version of LibGit2Sharp (release number or SHA1)

0.26.0

Operating system(s) tested; .NET runtime tested

Windows 10, x64. .NET Framework 4.6.1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing GlobalSettings.GetConfigSearchPaths(ConfigurationLevel.Global) on the stated Windows and .NET Framework setup. Clarify the contradictory expected and actual behavior, then verify that the method's returned paths match the agreed result.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, git
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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