timingSafeEqual functionality
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proposal
- Dominant language
- HTML
- Stars
- 294
- Forks
- 78
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Nodejs has the built in timingSafeEqual(a, b) function.
Are there any plans for getting this in SubtleCrypto as well?
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue references Node.js crypto.timingSafeEqual and the SubtleCrypto API, but names no repository file, test, or implementation entry point. Start by reviewing the Web Cryptography API scope and the existing discussion to determine whether this functionality belongs in the specification; done requires a clear decision and agreed proposal.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- node.js
- Domain
- cryptography
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100