fixes dataRowAndSubHeaderDetection algorithm#687
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utils/extractor/src/index.ts (4)
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229-266: LGTM with a minor suggestion for error handling.The function handles null/empty keys appropriately by converting them to strings and providing fallbacks. However, consider adding more descriptive labels for auto-generated empty field names.
- key = 'empty' + key = `empty_column_${index + 1}`
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268-279: Add null checks for sheet metadata updates.The function should verify the existence of sheet metadata before attempting to update it.
async function updateSheetMetadata( workbook: Flatfile.Workbook, workbookCapture: WorkbookCapture ): Promise<void> { await Promise.all( workbook.sheets.map(async (sheet) => { + if (!workbookCapture[sheet.name]?.metadata) return; const { metadata } = workbookCapture[sheet.name] await api.sheets.updateSheet(sheet.id, { metadata, }) }) ) }
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280-292: Consider strengthening type definitions.The types could be more strict to prevent potential runtime issues.
export type SheetCapture = { - headers: string[] + headers: [string, ...string[]] // non-empty array descriptions?: Record<string, null | string> | null - data: Flatfile.RecordData[] + data: [Flatfile.RecordData, ...Flatfile.RecordData[]] // non-empty array metadata?: { - rowHeaders: number[] + rowHeaders: readonly number[] } }
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1-292: LGTM: Well-architected solution.The codebase demonstrates:
- Clear separation of concerns
- Consistent error handling patterns
- Type-safe implementations
- Proper async/await usage
This architecture should effectively handle the header detection issues mentioned in #1631.
Consider adding integration tests specifically for the header detection scenarios to prevent similar issues in the future.
plugins/delimiter-extractor/src/header.detection.ts (1)
Potential null-safety improvements needed in trim() operations
The verification reveals inconsistent null-handling patterns across the codebase when using
trim():
- Some files properly handle null with explicit checks:
cell === nullorvalue === null- Others use optional chaining:
row[index]?.trim()- Several locations still call
trim()directly without null checksKey locations needing attention:
plugins/xlsx-extractor/src/header.detection.ts: Multiple unsafetrim()callsplugins/delimiter-extractor/src/header.detection.ts: Similar pattern to the fixed code exists elsewhere in the same fileutils/extractor/src/index.ts: Directtrim()calls onkeywithout null checksextract/markdown/src/parser.ts: Unsafetrim()calls in array mappings🔗 Analysis chain
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88-92: LGTM: Null check prevents TypeError.The addition of the
cell === nullcheck properly addresses the TypeError reported in issue #1631 by preventing attempts to call trim() on null values.Let's verify the impact of this change:
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[error] 90-90: isNaN is unsafe. It attempts a type coercion. Use Number.isNaN instead.
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export/pivot-table/src/pivot.table.plugin.ts (2)
1-1: LGTM! Using named import improves code clarity.
The change to use a named import for FlatfileClient makes the code more explicit about its dependencies.
8-8: Verify if FlatfileClient requires configuration.
The client is instantiated without any configuration parameters. Please verify if authentication or other settings are needed for proper operation.
Let's check if other files in the codebase configure the client:
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FlatfileClient requires API key/token configuration through environment variables
The client is automatically configured using environment variables:
FLATFILE_API_KEYorFLATFILE_BEARER_TOKENfor authenticationFLATFILE_API_URLfor the API endpoint (defaults to platform.flatfile.com/api)FLATFILE_ENVIRONMENT_IDfor the environment context
The instantiation without parameters is correct as the client reads these required configurations from the environment. This is evidenced by the environment variable usage in utils/common/src/all.records.ts and the example environment file in flatfilers/sandbox/.env.example.
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plugins/rollout/src/index.ts (4)
1-2: LGTM! Clean type imports.
The change to use TypeScript's type imports is a good practice as it clearly indicates these imports are only used for type checking and will be removed during compilation.
5-7: LGTM! Appropriate utility imports.
The imports are well-organized and use appropriate modules. Using node:crypto for UUID generation is a secure choice.
1-8: Note: Changes don't directly address PR objectives.
While these changes look good, they appear to be part of a broader refactoring effort and don't directly address the dataRowAndSubHeaderDetection algorithm fix mentioned in the PR objectives. Are there additional files that contain the actual fix for issue #1631?
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rg -l "headerDetection"8-8: Verify API client configuration inheritance.
The change from importing api to creating a new FlatfileClient instance looks good, but we should verify that this instance properly inherits any necessary configuration (e.g., authentication, base URL, etc.).
Let's check how FlatfileClient is configured in other files:
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FlatfileClient instance will automatically inherit configuration
The FlatfileClient instance is used consistently across the codebase and automatically inherits configuration through environment variables and cross-environment configuration. The implementation in utils/common/src/all.records.ts shows that credentials are handled through CrossEnvConfig which retrieves either FLATFILE_BEARER_TOKEN or FLATFILE_API_KEY. No explicit configuration is needed when instantiating the client.
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utils/extractor/src/index.ts (3)
1-6: LGTM: Clean transition to FlatfileClient.
The change from direct API import to instantiating FlatfileClient provides better encapsulation and error handling capabilities.
Line range hint 113-127: LGTM: Robust error handling implementation.
The error handling properly updates both file and job statuses, with optional debug logging. This addresses the error reporting needs mentioned in issue #1631.
Line range hint 214-227: Verify null handling in key normalization.
While the functions appear to handle nulls safely, let's verify the actual usage patterns to ensure we're addressing issue #1631.
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The first search didn't show the actual usage of normalizeKey, and we need to verify the type safety and null handling in the RecordData interface. These additional searches will help us understand the complete context.
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Key normalization functions are type-safe and handle nulls appropriately
The verification shows that:
normalizeKeyis only called afterhasOwnPropertycheck innormalizeRecordKeysRecordDatais a Flatfile type used consistently across the codebase- The function is used in a controlled context where records are properly structured
- Type safety is enforced through TypeScript interfaces and the Flatfile API types
The trim() operation cannot cause null errors in issue #1631 because:
- The key parameter is guaranteed to be a string through TypeScript typing
- The function is only called within a null-safe context after property existence verification
- All usages across the codebase show proper type handling
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plugins/xlsx-extractor/src/header.detection.ts (2)
312-314: Verify fuzzy matching behavior with null values.
The optional chaining operators prevent TypeErrors, but consider how null values affect the fuzzy matching quality:
row[index]?.trim()returns undefined if the cell is nullrowCell?.split()skips splitting if trim returned undefined
While this fixes the error, it might affect header detection accuracy if many null values are present.
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ast-grep --pattern 'if ($value === null) { $$$ }'Consider adding explicit validation before fuzzy matching:
const fuzzyMatches = header.filter((cell, index) => {
- const rowCell = row[index]?.trim()
- return rowCell
- ?.split(/\s+/)
- .every((word) => cell.toLowerCase().includes(word.toLowerCase()))
+ const rowCell = row[index]
+ if (!rowCell) return false
+ const trimmed = rowCell.trim()
+ if (!trimmed) return false
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+ .split(/\s+/)
+ .every((word) => cell.toLowerCase().includes(word.toLowerCase()))
})This makes the null-handling logic more explicit and maintains matching quality by excluding null/empty cells from consideration.
88-88: LGTM: Null check prevents TypeError.
The addition of cell === null check before attempting to access properties prevents the TypeError mentioned in issue #1631.
Let's verify the fix handles the error case:
flatfilers/sandbox/src/index.ts (1)
6-11: Configuration of ExcelExtractor is appropriate
The setup of ExcelExtractor with headerDetectionOptions using the 'dataRowAndSubHeaderDetection' algorithm and rowsToSearch: 20 aligns with the objective of resolving the header detection issue described in issue #1631.
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion
Consider additional null safety improvements.
While the optional chaining operator properly handles null values, we could further improve the robustness of this code.
Consider this safer implementation:
- const rowCell = row[index]?.trim()
- return rowCell
- ?.split(/\s+/)
+ const rowCell = row[index]?.trim() ?? ''
+ return rowCell
+ .split(/\s+/)This change:
- Provides a default empty string if the cell is null
- Eliminates the need for optional chaining on split()
- Maintains the same logic while being more defensive
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Do we want to call this inside the Extractor function so it's scoped to that instance or is it more performant to put here now that we have the token fetching more dynamic?
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I kept the FlatfileClient initialization at the module level to maintain consistency with our other files and to leverage its design. The FlatfileClient is designed for efficient reuse with lazy-loaded resources and dynamic token handling. Creating it inside each function that needs it would prevent resource caching and create unnecessary client instances without providing any meaningful benefits.
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Please explain how to summarize this PR for the Changelog:
Closes https://github.com/FlatFilers/support-triage/issues/1631
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Run the sandbox listener and upload the file provided in the triage ticket