Importing erases previous notes without a warning or making a backup
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Feature Request
- Dominant language
- Python
- Stars
- 273
- Forks
- 57
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Description
Wanted to import some additional notes to existing notes and thought I could use the Import command. It wiped all my previous notes, replacing them with the imported ones. I think the program should give a warning message and/or make a backup.
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Research direction
No files or tests are named. Start by reproducing the Import command with existing notes and an additional notes file, then trace the import entry point to determine where replacement occurs. Confirm the intended choice between warning and backup, with done defined as preventing silent loss of existing notes.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100