OpenZeppelin / OpenZeppelin/openzeppelin-upgrades

Support adding variables at the end of storage gap

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storage-checks
Dominant language
TypeScript
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Description

The current storage gap approach in the plugins allows variables to be inserted at the beginning of a gap. More generally, variables should be allowed to be inserted at the end of a gap as well.

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Research direction

The issue does not identify files or tests; start by locating the plugins' existing storage-gap handling and how variables inserted at the beginning are validated. Implement support for variables at the end of a gap, then verify the relevant storage-layout checks cover both insertion positions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
solidity, typescript
Domain
blockchain, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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