Make the data csv (and adapt JabRef accordingly)

[ju-sh]

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.

[kn-neelalohitha]

I would like to work on this!

[Siedlerchr]

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).

[koppor]

@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.

[ju-sh]

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.

[koppor]

The issue is very valid. I keep it open. Maybe during #hacktoberfest someone wants to dive into this.

[davidemdot]

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! 😄

[Siedlerchr]

Just create a PR and we can discuss the changes :)

[davidemdot]

Sure! It is already done: JabRef/jabref#5538

@koppor @Siedlerchr @ju-sh