Self citing via [[spec-shortname]] can put spec into informative bibliography
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- JavaScript
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Description
Description of problem
When self-citing using [[spec-id]] the in some some contexts, the spec can and up as in informative reference.
Expected behavior (e.g., it shouldn't crash):
For the spec to not end up in informative references section.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing a self-citation using [[spec-id]] and observe how it is classified in the bibliography. Trace the bibliography generation path and verify that the cited spec remains out of the informative references section without causing a crash.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100