microsoft / microsoft/lsif-node

Mention in the spec that tools should keep monikers at a reasonable size

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Description

A reasonable limit might be 1K or 4K

If monikers get longer the recommendation could be to hash the moniker.

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Research direction

Locate the specification referenced by the issue and review how monikers and tool guidance are currently described. Clarify and document a reasonable moniker-size recommendation, including whether hashing is recommended for longer values; the specification should state the agreed guidance clearly.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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