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ied on Windows creates directory junctions to packages in .tmp

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#120 opened on Apr 30, 2016

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Description

PR #95 changed ied to use directory junctions on Windows.

As directory junctions point to absolute paths, they need to be fixed after packages are moved from node_modules/.tmp to node_modules.

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Tech stack
nodejs
Domain
toolingdeveloper experience
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
understanding of Node.jsWindows file system basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
The issue is that directory junctions point to absolute paths in .tmp and need to be fixed after moving packages. Examine the changes in PR #95 to understand how junctions are created. Then implement a fix to update the junction target after moving to node modules. Test on Windows to ensure junctions work correctly.