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Provide a tip that "decimal" value is also a "float"
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Description
Explain that a "float" value can be a decimal, or just link to a glossary def for "float".
e.g. https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v1.8/write_protocols/line_protocol_tutorial/#data-types
##### Relevant URLs
- https://influxdata.slack.com/archives/C03HRU09PHA/p1661245801633279
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No file or test is named. Start by searching the documentation for the explanation of float and decimal values, then compare it with the linked InfluxDB line protocol tutorial. Done means the relevant documentation includes a tip explaining that decimal values are floats or links to an appropriate float glossary definition.
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Assessment
- Domain
- documentation
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- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
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- Stale
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- Mostly clear
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- 48/100