Configurable compression level for archive storage engine #217
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I have added a system variable that allows the user to configure the compression level used by the archive storage engine. This was listed as one of Brian's TODOs and I think it would make a nice addition to the engine. Find below a comparison of the ARZ file sizes for different values of 'archive_compression_level' generated by the windows 'dir' command:
The prefixed number is the compression level. I have shifted Zlib's default compression levels up by one because the variable list doesn't support signed integers. For example, the default compression level is now 0 instead of -1.
I intend on continuing to work on TODOs around the code if you like what I have done here. Constructive feedback is appreciated.
Thanks,
George