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[Proposal] Implement serde::Serialize for sqlx::Row

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#182 opened on Mar 30, 2020

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Description

Idea: It would be interesting to select rows from the database and instantly and easily serialize to a data format.

Blocked on #181

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Tech stack
rustsqlpostgresqlmysqlsqlite
Domain
backenddatabaseapi
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Rustsqlxserdeasync Rust
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Review referenced issue #181 to understand the blocker. Examine the sqlx source code, particularly the `Row` trait and its implementations for different databases. Look at existing serde implementations in the Rust ecosystem for inspiration. Check the comments and discussions in the issue for potential design decisions.