mongodb / mongodb/support-tools

getMongoData / mdiag, ensure that JSON output is UTF-8 or ASCII

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Description

Most json parser accept only by default UTF-8 or ASCII based UTF-8, thus it would be convenient if the default JSON output enforce the UTF-8 encoding

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Research direction

Start by locating the getMongoData and mdiag entry points that produce the default JSON output, then inspect how its encoding is selected. The work is done when the default JSON output is valid UTF-8 or ASCII-compatible for the parsers described in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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