microsoft / microsoft/VFSForGit

Q: What is the idea behind GVFS_UNATTENDED environment variable?

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Description

I've found that code checks if the GVFS_UNATTENDED environment variable is set to 1, but there doesn't seem to be any use cases for it, nor any documentation.

What is its intended usage?

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Research direction

Search the repository for GVFS_UNATTENDED and inspect each code path that checks whether it is set to 1. Review the surrounding history and existing documentation to determine its intended usage; done means the use cases are established and documented, or the variable is confirmed as obsolete.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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