dotCMS / dotCMS/core

[DEFECT] When push publishing children before parent, the relationship can break

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Description

Problem Statement

When push publishing a content type with 2 or more relationships, and pushing the children first before the parent, can cause the relationship to break.

Steps to Reproduce

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f7fd28b9-507b-41e4-8f2d-0689c29ca2bb

Acceptance Criteria

Ensure that no matter what order pushing parent and child content types, the relationship remains in tact.

dotCMS Version

Latest Evergreen 26.01.12-01

Severity

Medium - Some functionality impacted

Links

https://dotcms.freshdesk.com/a/tickets/35584

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Research direction

Start with the issue's reproduction steps and video, focusing on dotCMS push publishing for content types with multiple relationships. Verify publishing children before parents and the reverse order, then confirm that all relationships remain intact in both cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
backend, content
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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