mimblewimble/grin

Version config files so that new grin server doesn't use obsoleted old configs?

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#1686 opened on Oct 8, 2018

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Description

John Tromp @tromp 16:37 we need to version these config files so that new grin server doesn't use obsolete old configs?!

Gary Yu @garyyu 16:39 Good point! I remember @quentinlesceller had a similar question about how to add new added config item for the existing runing node. Perhaps some progress on this topic?

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
backenddevopsinfrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
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stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Rustconfig file handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
The issue discusses versioning config files for the Grin cryptocurrency server to prevent use of obsolete configurations. It references a conversation between developers but lacks a detailed specification. Investigate the repository's existing config file structure and loading logic (e.g., src/bin/grin.rs or config directory). Review linked comments for any proposed approaches. Consider implementing a config version field and migration mechanism similar to semantic versioning or database migrations. Check if any config files or related issues provide examples of versioning.