Create Comprehensive File Upload Documentation and Validation Rules

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Summary

Detailed documentation and validation rules are needed for sensor data file uploads to ensure users can properly prepare their files and understand data mapping requirements.

Description

While we have basic file upload functionality, we lack comprehensive documentation about how data in uploaded files maps to our internal data models. Users need clear guidance on required fields, data formats, and record limitations to successfully prepare and upload their sensor data files.

Status

Open

Subtasks

File Structure Documentation

• Create detailed documentation of expected file structures (CSV columns, JSON fields)
• Document the mapping between file fields and API data models
• Provide examples of properly formatted files for each supported format
• Document character encoding requirements (UTF-8, etc.)

Upload Preparation Guide

• Create step-by-step guide for preparing upload files
• Add troubleshooting section for common issues
• Include examples of valid and invalid data
• Create a template or sample file users can download

Record Validation Rules

• Document maximum number of records allowed per file
• Implement row/record count limitations in the API
• Add validation for required fields within uploaded files
• Document data type requirements for each field

Error Message Documentation

• Create documentation for all possible validation error messages
• Document how to resolve common validation errors
• Provide examples of error responses
• Create a validation checklist for users to verify files before upload

Priority

Medium - Should be completed before the API is released to external users