rdmorganiser / rdmorganiser/rdmo

Improve error message upon XML import

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type:feature-request
Dominant language
Python
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Description

Rationale / Begründung

If there are any mistakes upon importing a catalog, they are referenced in an undefined way which does not help. The message says that "this field cannot be left empty". What field at all?

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Minimal functionality

State which field registers an error (key, path, uri_prefix, attribute, questionset...)

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the issue. Trace the XML catalog import path and the validation handling for fields such as key, path, uri_prefix, attribute, and questionset; confirm that an import error identifies the field that failed.

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Assessment

Tech stack
django, python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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