Question around dropping support for OpenSSL < 3
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Description
Wanted to see if we can get an idea of when we can expect to be able to drop the requirement to support OpenSSL versions before 3.
/cc @nodejs/security @nodejs/crypto
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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reading the existing 27-comment discussion and the Node.js security and crypto context mentioned in the body. Done means reaching an agreed policy or timeline for dropping support for OpenSSL versions before 3.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100