ZIP Sample File for Archive Extraction
Validate extraction depth, nested directory handling, manifest inspection, and corruption recovery with real ZIP fixtures.
Recommended Starter File
| Filename | zip_upload_validation_pack.zip |
|---|---|
| Size | 997 B |
| MIME | application/zip |
| SHA256 | 0defd873472c46b2af5ab194fc4444b319b04045ba0b9f99052132437ae2c114 |
Validation Checklist
- Verify nested directories, long paths, and duplicate-name handling before extract.
- Confirm unzip and manifest inspection succeed on valid archives and fail cleanly on truncated ones.
- Measure extraction time and storage growth on 100MB and 250MB ZIP inputs.
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