fsspec / fsspec/projspec

rewrite in rust?

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Python
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Description

Metadata work has been very popular in rust, even for python-facing work. Examples include uv and pixi. We could do that here!

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. First define the scope and compatibility requirements for a Rust rewrite of this Python-facing metadata work, then identify the current implementation and tests; done would require an agreed design and a working replacement with preserved behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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