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Use OS-native directory separators in Path.FullPath

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#2,367 opened on Nov 25, 2018

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Description

There are applications which do not understand the alternate directory separator; for example, https://github.com/cake-build/cake/issues/2337. There have also been multiple CLI tools I've used where I had to do .FullName.Replace('/', '\\').

Would you consider returning OS-native directory separators from Path.FullName? It will just work in all situations, and it will not stand out and look strange on Windows any longer even when it does work. (At times, I've manually edited MSBuild logs etc so people don't ask why I'm using weird paths.)

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csharp
Domain
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Issue type
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DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
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1-3 hours
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Basic C# knowledgeUnderstanding of file paths across OSesFamiliarity with Cake build system
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Investigate the current implementation of Path.FullPath in the Cake codebase (likely in Cake.Core). Look for where directory separators are set. Consider using Environment.OSVersion or a platform check to return the native separator. Ensure tests cover both Windows and Unix like systems. Reference issue #2337 for context.