w3c / w3c/FileAPI

Refine StructuredSerializeForStorage behavior

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Description

Noted in https://github.com/w3c/IndexedDB/issues/170 and https://github.com/w3c/IndexedDB/issues/203 but better tackled here: HTMLs StructuredSerializedForStorage vs. Blobs/Files doesn't rigorously define that the data is cloned or referenced.

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Research direction

Start by comparing HTML's StructuredSerializeForStorage behavior with the Blob and File handling discussed in this issue, then review the linked IndexedDB issues 170 and 203. Done means the specification clearly defines whether the data is cloned or referenced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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