replace and rename don't handle "directories"

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Description

Rename this file or directory to the given target, and return a new Path instance pointing to target. If target points to an existing file or directory, it will be unconditionally replaced.

>>> from cloudpathlib import CloudPath
>>> s = CloudPath("s3://my-bucket/")
>>> (s / "foo" / "bar.txt").touch()
>>> (s / "foo").replace(s / "baz")
Traceback (most recent call last):
...
botocore.exceptions.ClientError: An error occurred (404) when calling the HeadObject operation: Not Found

Contributor guide

Research direction

Implement directory handling in `replace` and `rename` methods by recursively copying or moving all objects under the source prefix to the target prefix, then deleting the source objects. Use cloud provider APIs (e.g., S3 list objects, copy object, delete objects) to operate on directories.

Tech stack

python

Domain

backend

Issue type

Bug

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3

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Half day

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Active

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Clear

Prerequisites

Pythoncloud storage concepts

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

60