PolicyEngine / PolicyEngine/policyengine-core

Macro cache loads Enum array variables incorrectly

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Description

When loading from the cache, the Simulation macro cache loads arrays as strings when they should be loaded into EnumArrays.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Simulation macro cache loading path and the handling of EnumArray values. Reproduce loading a cached array, then verify that enum arrays are restored as EnumArrays rather than strings.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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