matrix-org / matrix-org/rust-synapse-compress-state

Document whether the compressor can run in parallel to synapse

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

We should document whether it is safe to run the compressor in parallel to synapse.

Describe the solution you'd like

A clear and concise description of whether or not the compressor and synapse are designed to work in parallel.

Describe alternatives you've considered

To document that it is not possible.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing the compressor's repository documentation and implementation alongside Synapse's relevant state-management guidance; no specific file or test is identified in the issue. Determine whether running compression concurrently with Synapse is supported, then document the conclusion and any limitations clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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