microsoft / microsoft/TypeScript

Reconsider if we need to cache file system entries given that we have tweaked triggers for watch

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Description

Determine if we still need to cache file system entries in the directory or non caching has similar performance given that watch triggers and invokes have changed since the cached directory structure host implementation

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Research direction

Start by examining the cached directory structure host implementation and the current watch triggers and invokes. Compare cached and non-cached file-system entry performance, then document whether the cache is still needed and what behavior should change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
performance, tooling
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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