Create a Function to List Hidden Files in a Directory

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Description:

Develop a Python function that lists all hidden files in a specified directory. The function should be compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.

Requirements:

1. Function Name: get_hidden_files
2. Parameters:
   • directory (str): The path to the directory where hidden files need to be listed.
3. Returns:
   • A list of hidden files in the specified directory.

Specifications:

• The function should use the os module to interact with the file system.
• For Windows, hidden files are identified by the FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN attribute.
• For Linux and macOS, hidden files are identified by a leading dot (.) in the filename.
• The function should handle exceptions gracefully, such as invalid directory paths or permission errors.

Example Usage:

from filesystem import file as fsfile
hidden_files = fsfile.get_hidden_files('/path/to/directory')
print(hidden_files)

Implementation Hints:

• Use file.get_files() to list all files in the directory.
• For Windows, consider using the ctypes library to check file attributes.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure the function is well-documented with comments explaining each step.
• Write unit tests to verify the function works correctly on all three operating systems.