paritytech / paritytech/parity-scale-codec

`encode_to` should return Result

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enhancement
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Rust
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Description

In case provided slice is not big enough it should return an error, rather than panic.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Rust implementation of encode_to and inspect how it handles a provided slice that is too small. Trace the existing callers and tests, then verify that insufficient space produces a Result error rather than a panic.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
api
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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