notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus

[Feature request] Release installer in appx format

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Description of the Issue

Release Notepad++ in format .appx like:
https://cdn.kde.org/ci-builds/graphics/okular/release-25.04/windows/okular-release_25.04-6222-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64-sideload.appx

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The issue names no files, tests, or installer entry points. Start by locating the existing Windows release and installer packaging process, then compare its outputs with the referenced APPX artifact. Done means a reproducible APPX release is produced and documented alongside the existing release formats.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
build-system, release
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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