Common code could be refactored from head and tail
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Description
The head and tail programs have similar command-line arguments, error handling, and display styles. These common pieces could be refactored into a common module.
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Research direction
Start by comparing the head and tail program implementations, focusing on their shared command-line arguments, error handling, and display styles. Identify the common pieces that can move into a shared module; done means both programs use that module while preserving their existing behavior.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100