Add Option to Database Initialization Script for Supporting Different Data Formats

[rifkybujana]

Problem:

Currently, our database initialization script assumes a specific data format during the initialization process. This limitation restricts users who may have data in different formats, making it challenging to integrate their data seamlessly into our system. To improve the flexibility and usability of our database initialization script, we should introduce an option allowing users to specify their data format.

Proposed Solution:

I propose adding a new command-line option to our database initialization script that will enable users to specify the data format they are working with. This option should accept different format specifications, such as JSON, CSV, XML, etc., depending on our system's data processing capabilities.

Detailed Requirements:

• Option Name: --data-format or -df
• Accepted Formats: JSON, CSV, XML (and any other formats we plan to support)
• Default Format: We should define a default format (e.g., JSON) to maintain backward compatibility.
• Error Handling: The script should provide informative error messages if an unsupported format is provided or if the specified file is not found.
• Usage Example:

$ ./initialize-database.py --data-format=json data.json

Benefits:

• Improved usability: Users can initialize the database with their data, regardless of the format, without the need for complex data format conversion.
• Flexibility: Our system becomes more adaptable to different data sources and formats, potentially attracting a wider user base.
• Reduced manual data manipulation: Users won't need to perform manual data conversions before using our system, which will save time and reduce errors.

Related Issues:

• None

Assignees:

• Unassigned

Labels:

• Enhancement

Milestone:

• To be determined

Additional Information:

• The database initialization script is located in the scripts directory.
• We should document this new feature in the project's README or documentation to ensure users are aware of it.
• Consider discussing this feature with the team to gather input and reach a consensus on its implementation.

This enhancement will make our database initialization process more user-friendly and versatile, aligning with our goal of providing a seamless experience for our users.

[rifkybujana]

Also, add a description of the data format in each different data type. Example, for JSON:

[
    {
        "title": ...,
        "abstract": ...,
        "date": ...,
        "authors": ...
    },
    ...
]