learningequality / learningequality/studio

Client doesn't get updated on syncing of files during channel sync

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Description

When channel sync is made using 'Sync resources', we don't create change events for the modifications we make to the database tables. So, the frontend's UI doesn't get updated like for e.g. if a file is deleted from the backend database, the frontend still shows that file in the preview pane.

I discussed this with @bjester and we think that to fix this, we either need to create change events for the modifications we are making or do a re-fetch of all data from the client-side.

@rtibbles sir we need your thoughts on this, what do you think we should do?

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Research direction

Start by tracing the “Sync resources” flow and how its database-table modifications reach the client. Review the existing change-event and client re-fetch paths, then confirm with the maintainer which approach is intended. Done means the frontend reflects files deleted or otherwise modified during channel sync.

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Assessment

Domain
backend, database, frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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