USEPA / USEPA/rExpertQuery

add additional error messages - invalid params

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enhancement
Dominant language
R
Stars
8
Forks
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Avg merge
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Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

Add descriptive error messages for when users input invalid params (for ex: a state code that does not match any existing codes).

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Research direction

Start by locating the parameter validation and error-handling entry points in the R package, focusing on the state-code example and existing tests. Add descriptive messages for invalid parameters, then run the package's current test suite and verify that invalid state codes identify the problem clearly.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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