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Introduce a SQL statement parser in Python

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Description

#254 and #653 are both examples of problems that could be solved using a real SQL parser in Python.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing issues #254 and #653 to understand the problems a SQL parser should address, then determine the parser's scope and integration point in Datasette. Done would require an agreed design and tests covering the targeted SQL cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, sql
Domain
backend, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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