microsoft / microsoft/msix-packaging

request: merge codebase with MakeAppx

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Description

Can we please merge makemsix and MakeAppx into a single, crossplatform codebase? That would significantly reduce the complexity and problems involved in both projects.

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Research direction

The issue names makemsix and MakeAppx but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by comparing the two codebases and their platform-specific responsibilities. Done would mean a single cross-platform codebase that preserves the required functionality of both projects.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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