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Consider removing Paperclip adapter

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Description

We're not supporting Rails v5.2 anymore, so all stores using Solidus can use the newer ActiveStorage adapter. However, we might first want to hear about the experience of stores using it. One option can be extracting it to a separate gem and archive it.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the Paperclip adapter and the newer ActiveStorage adapter, then investigate how stores currently use them. Gather experience from stores using the ActiveStorage adapter and determine whether removal, extraction into a separate gem, or archiving is the appropriate outcome.

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Assessment

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

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