nextcloud / nextcloud/user_migration

Allow user to choose whether empty import data can delete data when importing over an existing user

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0. Needs triage enhancement
Dominant language
JavaScript
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30
Forks
10
Avg merge
6h 5m
Merged PRs (30d)
12

Description

Currently empty import data overwrites existing data, when import data is empty while the existing server data is populated a user should be able to choose whether import is additive only or if empty import data can delete existing data

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Research direction

Start by tracing the import flow in the user_migration app and identify where empty import data currently overwrites populated server data. Determine how a user should choose additive-only behavior versus allowing empty data to delete existing data, then verify both import outcomes with the project's available checks.

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Assessment

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

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