ocaml / ocaml/dune

opam files from template generated with carriage return on windows

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Description

Reproduction case in https://github.com/ocaml/dune/pull/9481

When generating opam file on windows from templates, carriage returns get added to the output of the opam file. This will later be stripped by git but causes necessary diffs (and promotions) for windows users.

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Research direction

Start with the reproduction case in pull request #9481 and trace Windows opam-file generation from templates. Verify the generated output and promotions for carriage returns; done means Windows-generated opam files no longer introduce unnecessary diffs or promotions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ocaml
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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