create_unicode_buffer() gives different results on Windows vs Linux
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| BPO | 39137 |
|---|---|
| Nosy | @lazka |
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created_at = <Date 2019-12-26.10:54:39.715>
labels = ['ctypes', '3.8']
title = 'create_unicode_buffer() gives different results on Windows vs Linux'
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Research direction
Start with the create_unicode_buffer() entry point and reproduce the reported behavior on both Windows and Linux. Compare the results and determine the expected cross-platform behavior; the issue is complete when the function behaves consistently across the two platforms and the change is verified.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100