Use Case

Saslprep is an optional dependency which means it is always installed if it can be installed. Saslprep is a pure JS implementation of saslprep required for SCRAM authentication, we should determine why this was made "optional" and if it should instead be a normal dependency.

User Impact

• If a user uses --omit-optional changing this dependency type would change the effect of that flag.
• Generally, no impact since optional dependencies are installed by default

Dependencies

• upstream and/or downstream requirements and timelines to bear in mind

Unknowns

• Is there ever a reason to not want saslprep logic installed / used for auth?

Acceptance Criteria

Implementation Requirements

• functional reqs, potential snafus to avoid, performance targets, etc

Testing Requirements

• unit test, spec test sync, etc

Documentation Requirements

• DOCSP ticket, API docs, etc

Follow Up Requirements

• additional tickets to file, required releases, etc