Crazy idea: serde support
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Description
A few times now, I had to take in complex-ish Python data and convert it into an equivalent in Rust. FromPyObject already does the basic types, but I'd also like to convert e.g. nested dicts with certain keys into structs.
Do you think it would make sense to let serde handle this? It already has all the options you'd like, e.g. flattening of sub-structure and renaming of things. For structs, it should support both dicts (taking keys) and other objects (taking attributes).
The "ser" direction could also be supported, although I don't need it, and it would probably only construct dicts for structs.
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Research direction
The issue names the FromPyObject conversion path but no files or tests. Start by locating that entry point and reviewing how nested dictionaries, object attributes, and Rust structs are currently handled. Define the serde integration scope, including the optional serialization direction, and document the tests and acceptance criteria needed for an agreed design.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python, rust
- Domain
- api, backend-api-design
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100