google / google/protobuf.dart

[Feature Request] Use Dart null safety completely

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Description

Protobuf compiler introduced Dart null safety, why `StringValue`, `DoubleValue`, `Int32Value`, etc, still exists? Why not using
`String?`, `double?`, `int?`, etc?

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Research direction

The issue concerns replacing wrapper types such as StringValue, DoubleValue, and Int32Value with nullable Dart types after null safety was introduced. No files, tests, or entry points are identified, so first map where the protobuf compiler and runtime define and consume these wrappers; done would require an agreed scope and passing coverage for generated and runtime behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
dart
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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