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Switchers no longer preserve symlinks

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Description

Noticed whilst testing #226. I can look to restore them, assuming this is something we want to keep.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the switcher behavior referenced in issue #226 and determine where symlink preservation was lost. Reproduce the reported behavior, then verify that switchers retain symlinks without breaking the documentation build.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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