nextcloud / nextcloud/server

store the latest N file versions

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: versions
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Description

Consider adding a feature that will always store the "N" number in the file version.
add a parameter for how many file versions to store.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the server's file-version storage subsystem and tracing how versions are retained. Done means a configurable N value consistently limits stored file versions, with tests covering the retention behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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