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Rename a room and return to the old name

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Description

Description:

Rename a room and return to the old name doesn't work: error-duplicate-handle.

Steps to reproduce:
  1. Create the room "test".
  2. Rename it to "test1".
  3. Rename it to "test".
Expected behavior:

The room get renamed.

Actual behavior:

The room didn't get renamed.

Server Setup Information:
  • Version of Rocket.Chat Server: 3.13.2
  • Operating System: Ubuntu
  • Deployment Method: Docker
  • Number of Running Instances: 2
  • DB Replicaset Oplog: Yes
  • NodeJS Version: v12.21.0
  • MongoDB Version: 4.0.23
Client Setup Information
  • Desktop App or Browser Version: Firefox 87
  • Operating System: Win 10
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Relevant logs:

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the room rename sequence described in the issue on the reported Rocket.Chat server setup, then trace the room rename entry point and duplicate-handle validation. Done means a room can be renamed from its original name to another name and back without error-duplicate-handle.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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