scverse / scverse/spatialdata

Detach SpatialData object from its Zarr store

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Description

Is there an easy way to detach a SpatialData object from its Zarr store? Say I have a smallish object that fits into memory and I want to make some experimental changes without possibly changing the data on disk, what is the recommended workflow? Thanks in advance!

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First clarify whether the expected outcome is a detach or copy workflow, then identify the relevant SpatialData and Zarr-store handling code; done should include a documented, tested way to make in-memory experimental changes without modifying the store.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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