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modernize datasets

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Description

Possible without breakage:

  • add e.g. a counts layer to pbmc68k_reduced, as its .raw has the same number of genes and is therefore superflous)

breakage

  • remove old stuff (e.g. .raw)
  • sparse arrays
  • nondeterministic obs_names (to enable UUIDs in the future)

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Research direction

Start by locating the definition and generation of the pbmc68k_reduced dataset, then inspect how its .raw data is represented. Clarify which non-breaking change is intended, such as adding a counts layer, and which listed breaking changes are in scope. Done should reflect an agreed modernization plan without unintended breakage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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