MerginMaps / MerginMaps/server

change gpkg schema without users having to delete and re-download project

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

--Feature request--
It would be great to be able to add tables and/or change/add fields in gpkg's without the user having to delete and re download projects.

Currenty we let our users know well in advance via whatsapp and email that we are planning a major project change and that they will have to delete and redownload projects on a certain date. we then remind them on a daily basis and come the specified date... more than half of them did not do it and we have conflicts everywhere.

So if possible this would be a game changer. 🤙🏻💪🏻

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Research direction

The issue describes changing GeoPackage project schemas without requiring users to delete and re-download projects, but names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing how the server handles project downloads and schema changes. Done means supported table or field changes propagate without the current delete-and-redownload workflow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, databases
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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