libp2p / libp2p/go-libp2p

proposal: Rename ConnManager

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Description

Reading through #3032, I thought of the looming confusion between the meanings of "manager" and "tracker." Also, the word "manager" is too broad for what the component actually does. Thus, the proposal is to rename it. The best and only option I have is `ConnTrimmer`

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Research direction

Start by reading issue #3032 and searching the repository for ConnManager to identify every affected reference. Review how the component is described and used before deciding whether ConnTrimmer is an appropriate name. Done means the naming proposal has a clear decision and all required references are consistently updated.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
networking
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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