uutils / uutils/coreutils

mv, cp: Share codebase for cross-device handling

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U - cp U - mv
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Description

Those bugs could be fixed without many if by reusing cp -a's logic:

#9656 #9635 #9458 #9346 #8586 #6004 #9671 #9771

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the behavior of the mv and cp commands, especially cp -a, and then read the referenced issues (#9656, #9635, #9458, #9346, #8586, #6004, #9671, and #9771). Determine which cross-device handling can be shared without changing command behavior. Done means the duplicate handling is consolidated and the referenced bugs are covered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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