Make the data csv (and adapt JabRef accordingly)
ju-sh opened this issue · 8 comments
Can the data in https://github.com/JabRef/abbrv.jabref.org/blob/master/journals be stored as CSV?
Since CSV files are more structured and is a standard way of storing data. Unless jabref is more comfortable with data in its present format.
I would like to work on this!
This would also require to modify JabRef's code for parsing and storing abbreviation files.
Currently the abbrevations are oganized as key, value. No other information is necessary.
I personally don't see any advantage in using csv, because we don't have any additional data stored.
But maybe you can describe your idea a bit more concrete?
In general we try to make changes that provide additional value and are not purely technical (of course there are exceptions).
@Siedlerchr Please not that there really is more information. See the README.md in the root of this repository (https://github.com/JabRef/abbrv.jabref.org#format-of-the-file). I highlighted the important parts:
I would really ❤️ to see the information converted to CSV and JabRef adapted accordingly.
So if it is to be converted to csv jabref itself would need to be changed. Okay. The change has to be done there first then. Thanks for your replies.
Closing this issue.
The issue is very valid. I keep it open. Maybe during #hacktoberfest someone wants to dive into this.
It is not a definitive version, but all you can check the data files in CSV format and the JabRef adaptation.
Please give me your feedback! 😄
Just create a PR and we can discuss the changes :)
Sure! It is already done: JabRef/jabref#5538