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Since inclusions and exclusions patterns are expressed separately, it is possible to submit conflicting patterns. The pattern evaluator addresses this by exiting when a file is determined to be excluded. Therefore, exclusions patterns override inclusion patterns.
Rename operations may subject files to an inclusion status change. Renaming a file out of the watch set will trigger a target deletion, while renaming into the Rename operations may subject files to an inclusion status change. Renaming a file out of the watch set triggers a target addition.
Folder deletions only affect included files, possibly leading to folder structure inconsistencies. When a session participant deletes a folder, the target outcome will vary depending on whether excluded files are present. Folder deletions are propagated in detail to the targets as to the exact files that have been affected.