dwyl/learn-json-web-tokens

Use Redis if available else default to LevelDB

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#13 opened on Feb 11, 2015

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Description

As the title suggests, we check for the presence of Redis and use it if available:

// pseudocode
if(redisAvailable) {
  var db = require('redis');
} else {
  var db = require('level');
}

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejsredis
Domain
backend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Examine the current codebase to understand how the JWT tutorial handles token storage. Look for any existing database configuration files. The pseudocode provided in the issue can serve as a template. Consider using environment variables to indicate Redis availability. The implementation should be straightforward and well documented to fit the tutorial style.