fix(@angular-devkit/schematics): respect --force option when schematic contains host.create
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…tic contains `host.create` Removes the `FileAlreadyExistException` check within the `create` method of `HostTree`. This change allows a schematic to create a file even if one already exists at the same path, effectively overwriting it. This provides more flexibility for schematic authors, particularly in scenarios where files need to be replaced or updated unconditionally. It is intended to be used with schematics that have a `force` or `overwrite` option. Closes angular#30578
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Removes the
FileAlreadyExistExceptioncheck within thecreatemethod ofHostTree. This change allows a schematic to create a file even if one already exists at the same path, effectively overwriting it.This provides more flexibility for schematic authors, particularly in scenarios where files need to be replaced or updated unconditionally. It is intended to be used with schematics that have a
forceoroverwriteoption.Closes #30578