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During our work with chx on #298600: DBTNG: make module_implements work regardless of bootstrap phase, we stumbled over an issue regarding the length of module, function and hook names.
In a nutshell: currently module names are limited to 255 chars (the length of system.name), but function names are limited to 255 chars. That means that hook names are limited to... -1 chars (because strlen(module_name . '_' . hook_name) <= 255...).
Proposed resolution
So I suggest we settle on:
- modules names limited to 128 chars
- function names limited to 255 chars
- hook names limited to 126 chars
That would mean changing system.name to 128 chars (ie. themes will also be affected, but I don't think this would have any consequences), so also system.owner, and may be some other columns using those.
Remaining tasks
This needs to still be decided upon.
User interface changes
None.
API changes
The naming system would be changed.
Data model changes
None.
Comments
Comment #1
catchStill 255 in D8. Sounds sensible.
Moving to what is unfortunately the correct queue at the moment.
Comment #2
jhedstromThe
systemtable is gone, but this proposed restriction is still probably relevant?Comment #3
areke CreditAttribution: areke commentedComment #16
smustgrave CreditAttribution: smustgrave at Mobomo commentedClosing as outdated as there has not been movement or a follow up in 7 years. If still a valid task please reopen with an updated issue summary.