Empty Directories Not Copied
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Description
When we use a local directory source for directories, empty directories are ignored.
See https://github.com/ocaml/dune/pull/9715 for a repro
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Research direction
Start with the reproduction described in ocaml/dune#9715 and trace how local directory sources are handled during copying. Identify the relevant source-handling entry point and add a regression test for an empty directory. Done means empty directories from local directory sources are preserved.
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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