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relay explore hdf5 legacy object inquiry option

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Description

legacy H5Gget_objinfo might be better to use than H5Oget_info_by_name

See: https://github.com/PyTables/PyTables/issues/402#issuecomment-75051913

need to understand implications for HDF5 1.10.x and 1.12.x

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Compare the relay use of H5Oget_info_by_name with the referenced H5Gget_objinfo discussion, then examine the implications for HDF5 1.10.x and 1.12.x; done means documenting the compatibility findings and a clear recommendation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
data, hpc
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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