zowe / zowe/api-layer

Better way of setting default java properties

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enhancement help-wanted Priority: High size/M
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Some libraries that are used within API ML depend on default Java properties like javax.net.ssl.keyStore. These are set programmatically during application startup. This can produce unexpected behavior, e.g. objects using default values for a certain time, not changing default values under certain conditions.

Describe the solution you'd like
Find a better way to override default properties. It could be done via the start script.

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Research direction

Start by tracing application startup and the start script to find where Java properties such as javax.net.ssl.keyStore are currently set. Compare that timing with initialization of libraries that consume default properties. Done means a documented, reliable way to override these properties before dependent objects initialize, without unexpected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
backend, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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