linkedin / linkedin/transport

Support null values in StdMap

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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

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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

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