mesonbuild / mesonbuild/meson

install_mode should support octal modes

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Research direction

Start by searching the Meson source and tests for install_mode. Determine how installation modes are currently parsed and represented, then identify the relevant test coverage. Done means install_mode accepts octal modes and the behavior is covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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