INCATools / INCATools/dosdp-tools

Handle unquoted labels better

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Scala
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Description

In some cases, the value for a field needs to be an ontology term. Since the value could be an arbitrary class expression, the simplest form for a name with spaces in it requires extra quoting: `"'biological process'"`. We should see if this can be made less confusing for authors.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how field values and ontology terms are parsed, then clarify the intended syntax for names containing spaces. Done means the accepted authoring form is unambiguous and covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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