NYCPlanning / NYCPlanning/data-engineering

Compare exported geometry spatially

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Description

compare_build_exports.py converts geometry to WKB hex, so spatially equal geometry that reserializes differently reads as changed.

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Research direction

Start in compare_build_exports.py and trace the comparison that converts geometry to WKB hex. Done means geometries that are spatially equal are reported unchanged despite different WKB serialization; verify the behavior with the project's applicable test or validation command.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data-engineering
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
65/100

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