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replace gdbm by cdb

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Description

cdb is a faster database suite than gdbm, which we use, so replace it. See the
benchmarks at https://gist.github.com/epitron/1625d93d0b82c32e7395

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the repository's gdbm integration and reviewing the linked cdb benchmarks. Determine the affected database interfaces and tests before planning the replacement. Done means the project uses cdb in place of gdbm and its existing database behavior remains covered by passing tests.

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Assessment

Domain
database
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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