nodejs / nodejs/corepack

Corepack enable does not symlink to npm.js

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Description

Is this an oversight or on purpose?

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the implementation of the corepack enable command and tracing how its symlinks are created. Check the resulting links, especially whether npm.js is included, and review the surrounding tests if available. Done means establishing the intended behavior and documenting or testing the result clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
nodejs, typescript
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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