nodejs / nodejs/citgm

Skip AIX when using yarn

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Description

It seems like yarn uses fs.futimes() during install and that does not work on AIX versions before 7.1. What about skipping AIX by default if yarn is used?

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Research direction

No source files or tests are named. Start by tracing how yarn usage and AIX are handled in this JavaScript/Node.js test tool. Done means yarn skips AIX by default, addressing the reported fs.futimes incompatibility on AIX versions before 7.1.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, node.js
Domain
operating-systems, testing
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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