csplit should accept binary input
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Description
https://github.com/coreutils/coreutils/pull/187
csplit: read error: stream did not contain valid UTF-8
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Research direction
Start with the csplit implementation and compare the requested behavior with coreutils PR 187. Reproduce the UTF-8 error using binary input, then add regression coverage showing that binary input is accepted and the existing text behavior remains intact.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100