Cannot import table with columns which have the similar headers
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- JavaScript
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Description
Steps to reproduce
- Have a table
- Have a prepared CSV file with columns
- Have some columns which have similar names
- In the preview window observe that the field is empty and not possible to select another one.
Expected behavior
Allow to have the columns with headers with the same name.
Actual behavior
Currently, it is not possible to have the columns with the similar names.
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Research direction
Reproduce the CSV import in the preview window with multiple columns sharing similar headers, then trace how preview fields are matched and selected. Confirm the affected import and column-mapping entry points while investigating. Done means every duplicate-named column remains selectable and imports into the intended table field.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- frontend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100