apache / apache/ponymail

Bug: import-mbox.py does not provide any context when reporting errors

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Description

The import process may report errors (for example "Date seems totally wrong...") however the input text which causes the problem is not identified in any way.

This can make it very difficult to trace and fix input errors.

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Research direction

Start in import-mbox.py and reproduce an import error such as "Date seems totally wrong...". Trace how the failing input is reported, then verify that the error identifies the input text that caused it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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