apache / apache/ponymail

Task: consider replacing strcmp_match with standard Lua pattern matching

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Description

The code currently uses mod_lua:strcmp_match (mainly for matching domain strings).
This function is Apache-specific; there is a Lua emulation for use with other httpd servers such as Nginx, however it does not behave exactly the same.

Consider whether to use Lua matching instead.
Unfortunately some of the pattern strings are effectively part of the external API so this would be a breaking change.

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Research direction

Start by locating every use of mod_lua:strcmp_match and inventorying the pattern strings passed to it, especially those used for domain matching. Compare their current behavior with standard Lua matching and determine whether the external API can tolerate the breaking change; done means a documented compatibility decision and an agreed migration scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
apache, lua, nginx
Domain
backend
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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