DapperLib / DapperLib/Dapper

[Proposal] UnknownTypeHandler

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Description

It would be handy to be able to register a unknown type handler to enable objects to be dynamically serialized into and out of the database.

This would enable some neat scenarios for databases that natively support JSON.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the proposal. Start by surveying Dapper's existing type-mapping and handler behavior, then clarify registration, serialization, deserialization, and database-specific JSON requirements before defining tests and completion criteria.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend-api-design, database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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