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Replace TmpNam.hs with temporary package

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#65 opened on Feb 15, 2020

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Description

TmpNam's file handling isn't secure, isn't atomic, isn't portable (it assumes /tmp exists), and doesn't obey $TMPDIR.

http://hackage.haskell.org/package/temporary

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Research direction
Examine the TmpNam.hs file to understand its current temporary file handling, then integrate the 'temporary' package from Hackage, replacing all usages. Ensure that the new implementation is cross platform and secure. Update any imports and verify that the project builds and tests pass.
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
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HaskellCabal
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75