yesodweb / yesodweb/persistent

Blob/file storage

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Haskell
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Description

This is a feature request for storing blobs/files in databases which provide more efficient means for that, e.g. Postgresql has a non-SQL interface in its large objects API. It should support streaming via a conduit and perhaps we should consider seeking as well. Any thoughts?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing Persistent's storage interfaces and the PostgreSQL backend, then examine how PostgreSQL large objects could support conduit streaming and possibly seeking. Done would require an agreed scope for blob/file storage and a concrete implementation plan, since the issue currently asks for discussion rather than naming files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell, postgresql
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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