Allow changing default value for new rows only
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enhancement
- Dominant language
- JavaScript
- Stars
- 214
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Description
From my usability point of view, it would be cool if I can create a new column with a different value then the future default.
Usecase explanation:
- I track a weekly thing.
- From time to time a new column has to be created with Dropdown value "New", so they list as "New" on all old rows
- But now I would like to change the default to "Missed" afterwards, so that when I add a new "date row" they are correctly set as "Missed"
But when I change the default to "Missed", all existing rows with the default get their value changed to "Missed" as well, instead of staying on "New".
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Research direction
The issue does not name files, tests, or an entry point. Start by locating how column defaults are stored and applied when new rows are created, then trace what happens when a default changes. Done means newly added rows use the updated default while existing rows retain their previous values.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- database
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100