onepub-dev / onepub-dev/reVault

Use box rather than string

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Description

Box uses less memory.

If secure string/bytes are immutable then we could save space in the archive.

What other fields could we save space on?

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Research direction

Start by locating the archive fields and the secure string/bytes types mentioned in the issue, then inspect how they are stored and accessed. Compare candidate Box-based representations and measure whether they reduce memory use without changing encryption or archive behavior; done means a specific, justified set of fields is updated and verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
performance, security
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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