IQSS / IQSS/dataverse-frontend

Feature Request/Idea: hide host collection (dataverse) in Edit Dataset Metadata

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Description

Overview of the Feature Request

What kind of user is the feature intended for?
Depositor

What inspired the request?
Loosing metadata when accidentally touching the host dataverse field:

What existing behavior do you want changed?
Hide the host dataverse field on Edit Dataset Metadata when there is nothing to chooses from. Like is done for the template field.

Any brand-new behavior do you want to add to Dataverse?

Any open or closed issues related to this feature request?

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Research direction

Start in the dataverse-frontend implementation of Edit Dataset Metadata and compare the host dataverse field with the existing template field behavior. Trace how available choices are determined and verify the field is hidden when there is nothing to choose from, without losing metadata when it is touched.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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