matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec
clarify about curve25519 vs x25519 in spec and impl guide
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Description
x25519 is now the preferred name for the ECDH algorithm, while curve25519 is the actual curve.
Contributor guide
Research direction
Search the specification and implementation guide for uses of “curve25519” and “x25519,” then read the surrounding terminology. Update the documentation to distinguish the curve from the preferred ECDH algorithm name, and confirm the terminology is consistent in both guides.
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Assessment
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100