linebender / linebender/norad

Open files via hashmap

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Rust
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Description

I'm building a font editor and want to be able to open `.ufo/.designspace` files through `babelfont-rs`. Since wasm doesn't support native file system access and it can't be spoofed to it either, the simple solution is to build a hashmap and have `norad` open the files through it.

Please see this branch comparison for the changes: https://github.com/linebender/norad/compare/master...yanone:norad:hasmap-loading?expand=1

I would create a PR if you are interested and then `babelfont-rs` would need its own PR to call the new methods.

Please note that I'm not very familiar with Rust, so feel free to request any changes. It works over here.

cc @simoncozens

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked master...hasmap-loading branch comparison and the existing norad loading entry points. Trace how .ufo and .designspace files are opened, then determine the hashmap-backed API and validation needed for babelfont-rs and wasm callers. Done means the approach is accepted, covered by tests, and usable by the dependent project.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust, wasm
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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