scrapinghub / scrapinghub/dateparser

Is there a way to get date_order for unambiguous dates ?

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Type: Enhancement
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Python
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Description

When dateparser.parse(date_str) is called is there a way / (internal function) / (internal local var) by which date_order can be extracted for dates in which it is clear which number is a month and which is the day ?

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Research direction

Start at the dateparser.parse(date_str) entry point and trace how date order is determined for unambiguous dates. Check the existing issue discussion for any constraints; done should be a clear, usable way to obtain the detected date_order.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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