mapbox / mapbox/vtfx

PBF encoding consistency

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Description

Running into an issue where encoding a PBF twice in a row is leading to corruption.

https://github.com/mapbox/vtfx/tree/double-encode

Will have to poke at this sometime.

cc @camilleanne

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Research direction

Start by inspecting the double-encode branch linked in the issue and reproduce the corruption when encoding a PBF twice in succession. Trace the encoding entry point and existing tests, then define done as consistent, uncorrupted output for repeated encoding with a regression test.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
data
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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