docs: partial-messages extension design#457
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Captures the MVP scope, jvm-libp2p/client responsibility boundary, client-facing API, routing semantics, per-group lifecycle and DoS caps, and the implementation plan for the gossipsub partial-messages extension. Lands ahead of implementation so sub-issues of libp2p#435 can reference a stable design anchor.
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Summary
Adds
docs/partial-messages.md— the design document for the forthcoming gossipsub partial-messages extension implementation tracked under #435.Landing the doc on
developahead of any implementation so that:Contents
Nine sections:
6b6203ee, Prysmprysm/partial-cells-current @ e8480a86, plus related in-flight spec PRs to watch).PartialMessagesHandler<PeerState>,PublishAction(withnextPeerState),PublishActionsFn,PartialMessagesPeerFeedback.GossipRouter.GroupState, TTL in heartbeats, DoS caps matching go-libp2p defaults.interop-test-clientfuture checklist).Non-goals for this PR
Test plan