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Create CertificateConverters class to aid in X509Certificate property conversions

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Description

Much like the RsaKeyConverters there is a need to be able to convert an X509Certificate from a string in a property

From PR Review #7260

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Research direction

Start by reading core/src/main/java/org/springframework/security/converter/RsaKeyConverters.java and the linked PR review discussion. Define the corresponding CertificateConverters scope for converting an X509Certificate from a string property, and verify that the class and its conversion behavior are covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java, spring
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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