Support null values in StdMap
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- Java
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Description
Currently if we try to add null values in the StdMap, exceptions are thrown in pretty much every implementation. But seems like null values is a valid usecase and we should think of supporting it
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the StdMap implementations and the exception paths triggered when null values are added. Compare how each implementation handles map entries and determine the intended behavior for null values. Done means null values are supported consistently across the implementations without those exceptions.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100