rustls / rustls/upki

Consider dependency on bincode

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Description

Given the unclear maintenance status of this crate, it may be desirable to avoid stabilising on a format that uses this encoding.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; start by locating the crate's use of bincode and reviewing the dependency's maintenance status. Determine whether avoiding a bincode-based format is feasible without destabilising certificate infrastructure, then document the chosen direction and its impact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
security
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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