microsoft / microsoft/react-native-windows

New project does not build in VS if root dir contains a space

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the new-project build in Visual Studio when the project root path contains a space. Identify the project-generation or build entry point involved; done means the generated project builds successfully from a root directory with spaces.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, react-native
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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