nodejs / nodejs/github-bot

attempt-backport should ignore semver-major changes

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enhancement
Dominant language
JavaScript
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Description

Title says it all, github-bot should not attempt to backport changes marked as semver-major.

/cc @Fishrock123

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Research direction

Start by locating the attempt-backport entry point in github-bot and trace how semver-major changes are classified. Confirm the existing backport behavior and add coverage showing that semver-major changes are ignored; done means the bot no longer attempts those backports.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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