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Backup -> Restore cycle user interface annoyance

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Description

There are days where I have to backup and restore quite a lot of databases.

The "Backup..." functionality does not suggest a filename for the backup file.
When using the "Restore..." functionality the file chooser dialog by default only shows ".backup" files.

So it would be nice to suggest a filename in the "Backup..." functionality like "dbName.backup"
If thats not possible then in the "Restore..." file chooser dialog by default show all file types (or the users last selection).

Edit: I'm currently using pgAdmin 4 v8.10

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Research direction

Start by locating pgAdmin 4's Backup and Restore functionality and reproduce the file chooser behavior with a PostgreSQL database. Review how backup filenames and restore file-type filters are selected; done means backups receive a useful database-based filename or the restore chooser uses the requested default behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
postgresql, python
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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