Add support for global permanent variables
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nginx-module
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- C
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Description
It would be very useful to have an ability to create, update and read permanent variables in njs.
In such case more complex logic could be build. For example, we could dynamically change a secret key for hmac building mechanism.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction
No source files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by identifying where njs variables are implemented and tested, then clarify the lifecycle and persistence requirements for create, update, and read before defining completion criteria.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, javascript
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100