Real Files
By the end of this guide, you will:
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Load real files from your current directory instead of static examples
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See your tests fail and understand why
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Fix your tests by telling them what files to expect
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Understand why good tests don’t depend on the filesystem
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Know when to use fake data in tests
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Have a file browser that works with your files
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User Stories
Story 0: Real Files
As a terminal user
I want to see my actual files instead of example data
So that the file browser is useful for real work
Acceptance Criteria
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Application shows actual files from the current directory
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File list reflects real filesystem contents
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Can navigate through real files with arrow keys
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All previous keyboard shortcuts still work
Notes
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Critical transition - from example data to real filesystem
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Transforms toy example into functional tool
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After this story, Story 1 is COMPLETE