Author: Jonathan Underwood 2017-12-10 11:37:04
Published on: 2017-12-10T11:37:04+00:00
A Node.js developer has implemented BOLT11 and shared it on Github. The implementation is still in progress, with tests being developed and the encode function possibly being split into two functions. To detect poorly encoded data, the developer suggests adding a tags_length integer before the first tag.They suggest supporting full Unicode via UTF8 for descriptions, implementing a maximum length for descriptions, and recommending ways for parsing clients to fetch committed purpose description data. The purpose of these suggestions is to improve the implementation's functionality and usability.The developer's pull request for adding signature preimage hex data to examples is mentioned to help people writing decoders. This addition would make it easier for others to understand how to decode BOLT11.However, there were some mistakes due to unclear language, so additional test cases for the RFC are suggested. These test cases will help ensure that the implementation is correct and accurate according to the RFC.Lastly, the context includes a PGP public key block for secure communication with the developer, Athan Underwood, whose email address is associated with the key. This information is provided to facilitate secure communication between interested parties and the developer.
Updated on: 2023-05-24T03:34:32.181367+00:00