blaze/odo

Support zip files

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#429 opened on Mar 1, 2016

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Description

Odo already supports gzip and bzip2 files using the gzip and bz2 modules. It's natural to extend this to include .zip files as well, via the zipfile module.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backenddata
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Python basicsFamiliarity with Odozipfile module
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Examine existing implementations for gzip and bzip2 support in Odo to understand the pattern. Then implement a similar integration for zip files using Python's zipfile module. Check for any prior attempts or discussions in the issue comments.