hemilabs/larry

Add binary encoding/decoding to backup

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#10 opened on Oct 30, 2025

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Description

Add a binary encoder/decoder like https://github.com/hashicorp/go-msgpack. We need something that is binary encoded and a bit denser than JSON. The reason for this exercise is more to get the Encoder/Decoder interface fleshed out with reference uses. Having a binary format should result in much smaller backup files.

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Research direction
Study the existing JSON encoder/decoder implementation and the hashicorp/go msgpack library to implement a binary encoder/decoder for backup files.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
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3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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Go
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70