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Datepicker doesn't update input text when (date) value attribute is provided

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Description

The internal date object is updated, but the input value remains the same. The following fix seems to solve the problem:

Add inputValue: this.props.formatter(nextProps.value) as an attribute to the state object being set on https://github.com/salesforce-ux/design-system-react/blob/master/components/date-picker/date-picker.jsx#L274

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Research direction

Start in components/date-picker/date-picker.jsx around line 274 and trace how a provided value updates the internal date and input text. Verify the reported case, then confirm that changing the date value also changes the displayed input value.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, react
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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