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Created by / last edited by - use displayname

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

When you create a view and display "Created by" / "Last edited by" and you're using LDAP, only the GUID of the user will be shown:

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Describe the solution you'd like

It would be nice, if the displayname could be shown. Not sure if this is possible performance-wise, though.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; begin by locating the view fields that render “Created by” and “Last edited by” in the JavaScript app and reproduce the LDAP case. Trace how the user identity is supplied, then verify that the display name appears in both fields without unacceptable performance impact.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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