Proposal: `randomUUIDv7()`
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Description
I'd like to propose that the working group consider adopting randomUUIDv7() as a counterpart to the existing randomUUID() function.
v7 UUIDs have been growing in popularity over the last several years and have received implementations in an increasing number of notable projects:
- Node.js - https://github.com/nodejs/node/pull/62553
- Deno - https://github.com/denoland/std/pull/6897
- Bun - https://github.com/oven-sh/bun/pull/32623
Given the wide precedence and usage of the existing randomUUID() function, I think adopting a v7 counterpart would be of worthwhile consideration.
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the existing randomUUID() function and the proposal's references to Node.js, Deno, and Bun implementations. The issue provides no files or tests; completion would require a working-group decision on whether and how randomUUIDv7() should be added to the Web Cryptography API.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- api, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100