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Generics for rsqueue and rscache

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Description

Interacting with the queue and cache can be difficult since we require type registration and casting. Since Go now supports generics, we should research ways to make these interactions simpler and more elegant.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the rsqueue and rscache interactions described in the issue, focusing on where type registration and casting are required. Research how Go generics could simplify those interactions, and define a concrete scope and completion criteria for the resulting design.

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Assessment

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

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