Improve error message when deleting file in use
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- Dominant language
- Python
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- 275
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Description
At the moment, fman gives rather generic error messages such as Permission denied when you try to delete a file that is in use. The goal of this issue is to explicitly say File is in use instead. If possible on all platforms and for both permanent deletion as well as when moving files to the trash.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating fman's error handling for file deletion, including both permanent deletion and moving files to the trash. Check how platform-specific failures are currently reported, then verify that an in-use file produces “File is in use” where supported without changing unrelated permission errors.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100