nextcloud / nextcloud/richdocuments

Support locking even without files_lock

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enhancement
Dominant language
JavaScript
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453
Forks
147
Avg merge
14h 54m
Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

For general WOPI compatibility it would be good to support locks even if the files_lock app is not enabled by implementing a custom locking table use for wopi.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the WOPI lock handling and how it currently depends on the files_lock app; the issue names no files or tests. Done means WOPI locks work when files_lock is disabled, with the custom locking-table behavior covered by appropriate tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
api, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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