googleapis / googleapis/google-cloud-cpp

Add support for std::byte in places in the SDK where std::string or char arrays are being used.

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Description

Once we get to v3 and support C++17, we should add std::byte support in our APIs where it increases usability and accuracy.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the SDK APIs that currently use std::string or char arrays and identify where std::byte would improve usability or accuracy. Consider the stated v3 and C++17 context; done means the applicable APIs support std::byte without reducing the existing API's usefulness.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
api
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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