azavea / azavea/loam

Add ability to open remote files

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enhancement
Dominant language
JavaScript
Stars
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Forks
14
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

This could either be accomplished by modifying `loam.open()` to detect URLs, or by creating a new method specifically for the purpose of opening remote files.

Either way, the corresponding Emscripten file will need to be created using [`FS.createLazyFile()`](https://kripken.github.io/emscripten-site/docs/api_reference/Filesystem-API.html#FS.createLazyFile).

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Research direction

Start at loam.open() and review how the Emscripten file is created. Check the FS.createLazyFile() documentation and determine whether remote URLs belong in loam.open() or a new method. Done means a remote file can be opened and its corresponding Emscripten file is created.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, wasm
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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