hashicorp/packer

file templating for floppy/cd files

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#10,859 opened on Apr 1, 2021

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Description

Now that there is a way to template files for http (#10801), it would be useful to be able to do the same thing for files for floppies or cds.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
clidevops
Issue type
feature
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.
1-2 days
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.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Go programmingPacker internalsFile templating concept
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Examine the existing HTTP file templating implementation linked in PR #10801 to understand its structure. Then, identify the code paths for floppy/cd file handling in Packer and determine how to extend the templating mechanism to those areas. Consult the comments in this issue for any additional context or constraints.
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