matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-synapse-ldap3
Consider using ldaptor
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enhancement
- Dominant language
- Python
- Stars
- 139
- Forks
- 47
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Description
The current ldap3 library isn't async by default, so we defer all blocking calls to a thread pool. This is not ideal.
ladptor is a twisted LDAP library that is async by default.
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 examining how the current ldap3 integration defers blocking calls to a thread pool, then compare that approach with Twisted's ldaptor library. Done means the LDAP auth provider uses an async-by-default library without relying on the existing blocking-call workaround.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- authentication, backend
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100