paritytech / paritytech/parity-scale-codec

Seal `HasCompact` + `CompactLen`

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Description

Both traits should probably not be implemented by anyone downstream. We should check again, but the can be very likely be sealed.

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Research direction

Start by locating the HasCompact and CompactLen trait definitions and reviewing whether downstream implementations are supported. Check the issue's compatibility concern before deciding whether sealing is appropriate; the work is done when that decision and its impact on downstream users are resolved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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