ocurrent / ocurrent/obuilder

Update to use tar-unix 3

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Description

tar-unix 3 added significant breaking API changes (see https://github.com/ocaml/opam-repository/pull/26330) At this point there do not appear to be any critical fixes of perf benefits that would make an update critical for us (we are not using Tar.Header.marshal afaict, which is the only fix).

But it would be good to update to the new API sooner than later so we can take advantage of critical improvements/fixes when they arrive.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the tar-unix 3 breaking API changes in the linked opam-repository pull request, then locate the current tar-unix usage in obuilder. Done means the project uses the tar-unix 3 API without depending on the removed interfaces and its existing checks still pass.

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Assessment

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

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