playframework / playframework/twirl

compileVirtual should not depend on `File` object to template

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Description

I think TwirlCompiler.compileVirtual should not depend on File object to template because internally it's used only to generate template name. This prevent clients from compiling twirl templates on the fly. In my case I'd like admins of web-service to be able to update templates via API which are stored in DB.

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Research direction

Start at TwirlCompiler.compileVirtual and trace how the File object is used to generate the template name. Completion means templates supplied from a database or another non-File source can compile while retaining a usable template name; the issue names no tests, so identify coverage for this entry point.

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Tech stack
scala
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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