playframework / playframework/play-json

Allow for custom jackson dataformats in play-json

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Description

(Moved from playframework/playframework#3880)

There are a number of interesting dataformats available for jackson, including:

This probably involves transforming JacksonJson into a class that accepts a custom json factory.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating JacksonJson and reading how it constructs or uses the JSON factory. Define the interface needed for a custom factory, then verify that Jackson dataformats such as MsgPack, YAML, and Smile can be supported without breaking existing Play JSON behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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