ENG-7746: include assets in backend.zip

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ENG-7746 Include assets/ directory in backend.zip

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Greptile Summary

This PR implements ENG-7746 by adding configurable control over what files and directories are included in backend.zip exports. Previously, the 'assets' directory was hard-coded to be excluded from all backend zip exports. This change removes that restriction and introduces a new CLI option --exclude-from-backend that allows users to selectively exclude specific files or directories.

The implementation adds three main components:

1. CLI Interface: New --exclude-from-backend option added to both export and deploy commands in reflex.py. This option accepts multiple file/directory paths and validates their existence.

2. Parameter Threading: A new backend_excluded_dirs parameter flows through the export pipeline from CLI → reflex.py → utils/export.py → utils/build.py, maintaining the tuple structure throughout.

3. Core Logic Changes: The _zip function in utils/build.py undergoes significant refactoring:

   • Removes hard-coded exclusion of 'assets' directory from top_level_dirs_to_exclude
   • Switches from string-based to Path object handling
   • Implements more robust file exclusion using samefile() method for better path resolution
   • Renames parameters for clarity (e.g., upload_db_file → include_db_file)

This change enables assets to be included in backend deployments by default while providing users the flexibility to exclude specific directories when needed. The refactoring also modernizes path handling throughout the export system, making it more robust for symbolic links and complex path scenarios.

Confidence score: 3/5

• This PR introduces a significant behavioral change that could affect deployment workflows and increase zip file sizes
• Score reflects concerns about the removal of hard-coded assets exclusion without clear migration guidance for existing users
• Pay close attention to reflex/utils/build.py for the core exclusion logic changes and potential performance impacts

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CodSpeed Performance Report

Merging #5814 will not alter performance

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