phpmyadmin / phpmyadmin/shapefile

Add a PHP parser for .dbf files

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enhancement help wanted
Dominant language
PHP
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Forks
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Description

Would be nice to have a basic parser for dBase (.dbf) files in case the dbase extension is not installed.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the repository structure and the linked PHP dbase extension reference to understand the required .dbf behavior. Define what a basic parser must support and verify that shapefile reading works when the extension is unavailable; the issue names no files or tests to run.

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Assessment

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

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