Replace Buffer constructor
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- Dominant language
- JavaScript
- Stars
- 322
- Forks
- 99
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Description
new Buffer(...) is deprecated in Node.js and unsafe. Could the instances of its usage be replaced with Buffer.from(...)?
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with the linked repository search for all instances of new Buffer and inspect each matching usage in the JavaScript client. Replace the deprecated constructor usages with the requested form, then run the project's existing tests to confirm the client still behaves correctly.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript, node.js
- Domain
- database
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100