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Feature: Improving Drag & Drop

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#16,645 opened on Dec 22, 2024

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Description

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

Issue tracking drag & drop file operations.

Requirements

Files Version

v3.8

Windows Version

Windows 11

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the current drag and drop implementation in Files. Look at the event handlers, data transfer mechanisms, and UI feedback. Identify areas for improvement such as handling file operations across different locations, visual indicators, and error handling.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
C#Windows development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60