inkle/inky

Wiped out ink files bug

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#38 opened on Jul 23, 2016

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Description

We've had two reports of a major but seemingly hard to reproduce bug where the contents of an ink file get wiped out, with no way to undo the operation.

It seems like it has something to do with include files, and possibly to do with copy pasting.

We need to find a solid repro!

In the meantime, we highly recommend committing regularly to source control.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
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.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
5
Research direction
The bug involves ink files being wiped out, possibly related to include files and copy pasting. To reproduce, one should attempt to create include files and perform copy paste operations while monitoring file contents. Testing different scenarios with ink include statements might help. Check the repository's issues and commit history for any similar reports or attempts.