microsoft / microsoft/winget-studio

Warn if I remove a resource that is a dependency

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Dominant language
C#
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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

When I'm managing a configuration file, if I try to delete something that is a dependency, I should get some kind of warning, and if I continue, the other resource(s) should be removed.

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Research direction

Start by locating the configuration-file resource deletion entry point and how dependencies between resources are represented. Define the warning behavior and verify that continuing removes dependent resources, with coverage for both cancelling and confirming the deletion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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