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Replace TmpNam.hs with temporary package

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#65 opened on Feb 15, 2020

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Description

TmpNam's file handling isn't secure, isn't atomic, isn't portable (it assumes /tmp exists), and doesn't obey $TMPDIR.

http://hackage.haskell.org/package/temporary

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Domain
backend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Haskell basicspackage managementfile I/O concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Examine the current TmpNam.hs module in the bsc repository to understand its usage. Then replace its functionality with the 'temporary' package from Hackage (http://hackage.haskell.org/package/temporary). Ensure the new implementation follows secure, atomic, portable file handling and respects $TMPDIR. Update any imports and package dependencies accordingly.