scverse / scverse/spatialdata-io

We're storing spot locations as int64 (and maybe more) - should be sth smaller

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The issue names spot locations and their stored int64 type, but provides no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the storage definitions and related tests for spot locations, then determine which integer fields are unnecessarily wide and verify that their values and serialization remain correct.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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