nextcloud / nextcloud/calendar

Update events when they're imported again instead of failing import (taking SEQUENCE into account)

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Description

Steps to reproduce
  1. Import an event via *.ics file importation (METHOD:REQUEST STATUS:CONFIRMED)
  2. Import event cancellation via *.ics file (METHOD:CANCEL STATUS:CANCELED)
Expected behaviour

The event status should be updated to "Cancelled" and the display updated.

Actual behaviour

Nothing changes

Calendar app

Calendar app version:2.2.1

CalDAV-clients used: N/A (ics file import)

Client configuration

Browser:Firefox88

Operating system:Ubuntu

Server configuration

Will provide later if relevant.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the import sequence with the provided ICS files, then trace the event import path to see how METHOD:CANCEL and SEQUENCE are handled. Done means an existing event is updated to Cancelled and the calendar display reflects that change without failing the re-import.

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Assessment

Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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