matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec

spec is unclear about how to handle strings when a number is expected

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Description

synapse seems to parse strings in PL events, which is unexpected, IMHO

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Research direction

Start by locating the Matrix specification text describing PL events and the expected numeric fields. Compare its stated behavior with the reported parsing of strings, then clarify the specification so the accepted input and expected handling are explicit; done when the rule is unambiguous.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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