rustls / rustls/rcgen

naming: `CertifiedKey` is confusing

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Description

CertifiedKey reads like "a key that is (somehow) certified", when we actually mean "a certificate together with the key(pair) used to sign it".

Perhaps CertificateWithKey would be fine?

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Research direction

Start by locating the CertifiedKey definition and every reference to it in the rcgen repository. Check whether CertificateWithKey or another name best matches the intended meaning, then update the affected references and verify the project tests pass.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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