simonw / simonw/datasette

"about" parameter in metadata does not appear when alone

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Description

Here's an example of metadata I have for one database on datasette.

"Records-requests": {
	"tables": {
		"Some table": {
			"about": "This table has data."
		}
	}
}

The text in about does not show up when I publish the data. But it shows up after I add a "source" parameter in the metadata.

Is this intended?

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests. Reproduce the metadata example in Datasette, then trace where table metadata is rendered and compare behavior with and without the source parameter; done means determining whether a standalone about value should appear and verifying the resulting behavior.

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Assessment

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

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