Optimize alt linking to avoid redundant operations (fixes #236) #538
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What does this PR do?
This change reduces unnecessary filesystem operations and preserves user‑created symlinks when no alternate is tracked. Stale links are still removed (#236). Added two tests. #65 still passes.
What issues does this PR fix or reference?
#236
Previous Behavior
#236
Touch only when necessary:
New Behavior
#236
Touch only when necessary
Have tests been written for this change?
Yes
Have these commits been signed with GnuPG?
Yes
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