uutils / uutils/coreutils

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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Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
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Newbie friendliness
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