oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/maghemite

bestpath: Allow operator to choose whether to allow multipath via different BGP ASNs

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Rust
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Description

Want ability to toggle functionality similar to bgp bestpath aspath-relax.
See comment here for more detail

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the bestpath implementation and the linked comment on issue 358 for the requested behavior. Determine where the operator-facing toggle belongs and how multipath decisions across different BGP ASNs are currently made. Done means the behavior can be configured and is covered by appropriate tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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