ssbc/ssb-db

Implement browser compatibility

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#179 opened on Jul 4, 2017

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Description

Hello!

I'm coming from the direction of testing y.js for a web-based shared document editor. However, I started looking into your architecture for secure-scuttlebutt, and I really like what I've found so far.

I was curious, is there a browser implementation available or planned for this version of ssb? I ran across dominictarr/localstorage-scuttlebutt along with dominictarr/r-edit, but I'd hate to forego the latest end-to-end security architecture you've been working on lately. Is it possible to run this version of the database in the browser?

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
full stack
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
JavaScriptSecure Scuttlebutt protocolBrowser storage APIs
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate the existing codebase (ssb db) to understand dependencies on Node.js APIs. Look into prior art like dominictarr/localstorage scuttlebutt. Consider using IndexedDB or localForage. Evaluate whether a WebAssembly build is needed. Review comments in the issue for proposed approaches.