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Should we seal `FileExt`, `MetadataExt` and `OpenOptionsExt`?

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reading the linked discussion in issue #118795, especially the referenced comment, to understand the proposal for sealing FileExt, MetadataExt, and OpenOptionsExt. The issue itself names no files, tests, or settled acceptance criteria; done would require an agreed API-design decision and its implementation plan.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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