pydata / pydata/xarray

Allow symbolic links between datatree nodes?

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design question topic-backends topic-DataTree
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Description

What is your issue?

It would be nice if the tree could support internal symbolic links between nodes.


If someone actually wants this then please speak up! Otherwise we won't prioritise it, because it's not at all simple.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start with the linked xarray#4118 discussion and the existing datatree node model to determine whether internal symbolic links are desired. Done would require an agreed design and implementation scope, which the issue currently leaves open.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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