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[Bug] Windows clone fails due to ':' character in filename #201

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@PredictiveManish

Description

Cloning the repository on Windows fails during the checkout stage due to a file containing the : character in its filename.

Windows filesystems (NTFS/FAT) do not allow : characters in filenames. As a result, Git successfully downloads the repository objects but fails to create the file locally during checkout.

Problematic file:

testnet/ev-charging-devkit/postman/ev-charging:BAP-DEG.postman_collection.json

This prevents Windows users from cloning the repository normally.


Goals

  • Ensure repository can be cloned on Windows systems
  • Maintain cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Prevent checkout failures due to unsupported characters
  • Improve developer onboarding experience
  • Ensure consistent repository structure across environments

Expected Outcome

The repository should clone successfully on Windows without checkout errors.
The problematic file should be renamed to remove unsupported characters such as :.

Example:

ev-charging-BAP-DEG.postman_collection.json

or

ev_charging_BAP_DEG.postman_collection.json

After renaming, Windows users should be able to clone and checkout the repository without any errors.


Acceptance Criteria

  • Repository can be cloned successfully on Windows
  • File names do not contain characters unsupported by Windows (: * ? < > |)
  • Existing functionality of the Postman collection remains unchanged
  • No breaking changes to repository structure
  • Contributors can clone the repo without workaround commands

Implementation Details

Rename the file:

testnet/ev-charging-devkit/postman/ev-charging:BAP-DEG.postman_collection.json

to a Windows-compatible filename such as:

ev-charging-BAP-DEG.postman_collection.json

or similar.

This change ensures compatibility with Windows filesystems while preserving the file contents and usage.


Mockups / Wireframes

Not applicable.


Product Name

Beckn

Project Name

DEG

Organization Name:

Beckn Open Collective

Domain

Developer Experience / Open Source Infrastructure

Tech Skills Needed:

Git, Open Source Contribution, Repository Maintenance

Complexity

Low

Category

[Bug]

Sub Category

[Maintenance], [Beginner friendly]

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