For baseNameOf and dirOf, only allow strings that represent paths

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Examine the current implementation of baseNameOf and dirOf in the linked source file, identify where strings are accepted without path validation, and modify the functions to only accept strings that represent valid Nix paths. You may need to add a type wrapper or runtime check.

Tech stack

haskell

Domain

backend

Issue type

Bug

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

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Active

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Clear

Prerequisites

HaskellNix

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

40