We don't fully know why, but on x64 macOS linking kerberos with mongosh fails when using Node.js 24 (log). Not exporting the symbols for these compilation-unit-local variables a) fixes the build and is b) the right choice anyway, since these symbols are not intended to be used externally.

Use Case

As a... mongosh engineer
I want... mongosh to compile on Node.js 24
So that... we don't have to ship an EOL version of Node.js to users

User Experience

• What is the desired/expected outcome for the user once this ticket is implemented?
• If bug: What is the number of impacted customers? How severe is the impact? Is anyone blocked or broken?

Dependencies

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

Risks/Unknowns

• What could go wrong while implementing this change? (e.g., performance, inadvertent behavioral changes in adjacent functionality, existing tech debt, etc)
• Is there an opportunity for better cross-driver alignment or testing in this area?
• Is there an opportunity to improve existing documentation on this subject?

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
• if node behavior differs/will differ from other drivers, confirm with dbx devs what standard to aim for and what plan, if any, exists to reconcile the diverging behavior moving forward