`matches_path` should work on absolute paths
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Description
Right now this isn't possible:
Pattern::new("file.*").unwrap().matches_path(&PathBuf::from("/root/some/path/file.rs");
And I don't see why it shouldn't be possible, even if behind an option.
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Research direction
Start at the matches_path entry point and inspect how Pattern::new patterns are applied to paths. Confirm the expected behavior for an absolute path such as /root/some/path/file.rs, including whether an option is needed; done means the provided example matches successfully.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100