micro-editor / micro-editor/micro

When saving first time over existing file no warning!

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Description

Description of the problem or steps to reproduce

Pipe DIR output to MICRO: dir |micro
CTRL-S to save
You're asked for a filename. If the filename already exists, the file is overwritten

Specifications

Commit hash:
Version: 2.0.8
Commit hash: cfcb2e45
Compiled on October 06, 2020
OS:Win7
Terminal:

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Research direction

Reproduce the save flow with dir |micro, then press CTRL-S and enter the name of an existing file. Start by tracing the command-line editor's first-save and filename-prompt handling; done means an existing target triggers a warning before it is overwritten.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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