openresty / openresty/lua-resty-string

Feature Request: String Split

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Description

A fast string split function seems like it might belong in here. ngx.re.split hasn't been exposed yet (there's a pending patch) https://github.com/openresty/lua-nginx-module/issues/217.

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Research direction

Start by reading the lua-resty-string repository entry points and the referenced ngx.re.split issue, including its pending patch. Determine how string utilities are exposed and how existing behavior is tested; done means a fast string split function is available with behavior aligned to the referenced ngx.re.split proposal.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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