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Document Upgrading Password Encoding

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in: docs status: ideal-for-contribution type: enhancement
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Description

We should document how password storage can be upgraded using PasswordEncoder.upgradeEncoding and UserDetailsPasswordService.

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Research direction

Start by reading the existing documentation around PasswordEncoder.upgradeEncoding and UserDetailsPasswordService. Document how password storage can be upgraded with these APIs, including the expected upgrade flow and when UserDetailsPasswordService is used. Done means a newcomer can understand how to implement password-encoding upgrades from the documentation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
authentication, documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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