Automattic/node-canvas

loadImage() unable to read file with non-ANSI filepath.

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#1,979 opened on Feb 2, 2022

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Description

As described in title. OS:windows

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Research direction
Investigate how loadImage() handles file paths on Windows. Look into the conversion from file path to URI or buffer, and check if non ANSI characters are properly encoded. Trace the usage of fs methods like fs.readFile or path operations that might fail with non ANSI paths.
Tech stack
javascriptnodejs
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
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2
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.jsWindows environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70