observablehq / observablehq/plot

Use natural sort for ordinal values?

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Description

when working with numbers in strings, maybe it makes more sense?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_sort_order

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The issue provides no file, entry point, or test to begin with; first read the natural sort order reference and inspect how ordinal values are currently handled in the repository. Before implementation, identify the relevant sorting code and establish expected behavior and tests for numeric strings.

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Assessment

Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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