Bug: Editing Multiple Subjects At Once Fails

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Bug: Editing Multiple Subjects at Once Fails

Hey guys, we've got a bug report here about editing multiple subjects at once. It seems like the feature isn't working as expected, so let's dive into the details and see what's going on.

Discussion Category

This issue falls under the AY2526S1-CS2103T-W13-2,tp category. This helps us keep things organized and ensures the right people are looking at it.

Additional Information

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The user guide suggests that we should be able to edit multiple subjects for students at the same time. However, it appears that the system only allows editing one subject at a time. This is a discrepancy between the documentation and the actual functionality, which can be pretty confusing for users. We need to address this to make sure the software behaves as expected and the user guide accurately reflects the software's capabilities.

Steps to Reproduce

To recreate this bug, follow these steps:

  1. Enter the command to edit multiple subjects, for example: edit 2 s/science s/math

This command is intended to update the subjects for student number 2 to both science and math. Let's see what happens when we run this.

Expected Output

Ideally, the system should update the student's record to include both subjects. The expected output should look something like this:

Edited Person: Charlotte Oliveiro; Class: 2B; Subjects: [science] [math]; Emergency Contact: 93210283; Payment Status: Paid; Assignment Status: Completed

This output confirms that the student's subjects have been successfully updated to include both science and math. It shows all the relevant information, ensuring the user knows the edit was performed correctly.

Actual Output

Unfortunately, the actual output shows an error message, indicating that there's a problem with handling multiple values. Here’s what we're seeing:

Multiple values specified for the following single-valued field(s): s/

This error message tells us that the system is not correctly processing multiple subject edits. It seems like the s/ flag, which is used to specify subjects, is only accepting a single value, leading to this error when we try to add multiple subjects at once. This is a critical issue because it prevents users from efficiently updating student records.

Labels

This bug has been labeled with severity.Medium and type.FunctionalityBug. This means it's a moderate issue that affects a core functionality of the application. We should prioritize fixing this to ensure a smooth user experience. Functionality bugs like this can be frustrating for users, especially when they rely on the ability to perform bulk edits.

Impact Analysis

The inability to edit multiple subjects at once significantly impacts the user's efficiency. Imagine a scenario where a teacher needs to update the subjects for several students. If they have to do it one at a time, it's going to take a lot longer compared to editing multiple subjects in a single command. This not only wastes time but also increases the chances of errors due to repetitive manual input.

For example, if a school administrator needs to enroll a group of students in an elective course, they would have to individually update each student's record. This could take hours, especially if there are a large number of students. The current limitation forces users to perform a tedious and time-consuming task, which should ideally be a quick and straightforward process.

Potential Causes

Let's brainstorm some potential causes for this bug. It could be related to:

  1. Input Parsing: The command parser might not be correctly interpreting multiple s/ flags. It might be designed to only recognize the first s/ and ignore the rest, leading to the error.
  2. Data Validation: There might be a validation check that restricts the number of subjects that can be edited at once. This check could be unintentionally limiting the functionality.
  3. Data Storage: The data structure used to store subjects might not be designed to handle multiple values. It could be expecting a single subject string instead of a list or array of subjects.
  4. Update Logic: The logic responsible for updating the student's record might be flawed. It might be overwriting the existing subject instead of adding new ones, or it might not be iterating through all the provided subjects.

Proposed Solutions

To fix this bug, we need to investigate the codebase and identify the root cause. Here are some potential solutions we can explore:

  1. Update the Command Parser: Modify the command parser to correctly handle multiple s/ flags. This might involve updating the regular expression or the parsing logic to recognize all the provided subjects.
  2. Adjust Data Validation: Review the data validation checks and ensure they allow multiple subjects to be edited simultaneously. If there's an unnecessary restriction, we should remove it.
  3. Modify Data Storage: If the data structure is the issue, we might need to change it to accommodate multiple subjects. This could involve using a list or array to store the subjects instead of a single string.
  4. Refactor Update Logic: The update logic should be refactored to correctly add new subjects to the student's record. This might involve iterating through the provided subjects and updating the record accordingly.

Next Steps

The next step is to assign this bug to a developer who can investigate the code and implement the necessary fixes. We should also prioritize this bug in our sprint planning to ensure it gets addressed in a timely manner. Once the fix is implemented, we need to thoroughly test it to ensure it resolves the issue without introducing any new bugs.

Testing should include not only the specific scenario described in this bug report but also other related scenarios, such as editing multiple fields at once (e.g., subjects and emergency contact). This will help us ensure that the fix is robust and doesn't have any unintended side effects.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the bug report highlights a critical issue where the system fails to edit multiple subjects simultaneously, despite the user guide suggesting otherwise. This not only impacts user efficiency but also creates a discrepancy between the documentation and the actual functionality. By addressing this bug, we can significantly improve the user experience and ensure the software behaves as expected. Let's get this fixed, guys, so everyone can efficiently manage student records! This is crucial for maintaining a user-friendly and reliable system.