pyfar / pyfar/sofar

Check date strings

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

The sofa standard demands a certain format of the date string. This could be checked in Sofa.verify at least in write-mode

  • Check the format of the date string

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start at Sofa.verify, focusing on write-mode validation of the date string. Consult the SOFA standard to identify the required format, then inspect nearby validation tests or add coverage for valid and invalid strings. Done means write-mode rejects dates that do not follow the required format.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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