getodk / getodk/docs

Improve section on changing form structure

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Description

Some good ideas from this conversation: https://forum.getodk.org/t/backend-consequences-of-modifying-odk-collect-forms/56772
* Explicitly say that renaming a field is like deleting it and adding a new one
* Be explicit about changing group/repeat structure

Could be structured as a FAQ?

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start with the linked forum conversation to understand the backend consequences of changing ODK Collect forms, then locate the existing documentation section covering form changes. Done means clearly explaining field renames and group/repeat structure changes, potentially in an FAQ format.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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