Update Condition Expiration Date

Oct 13, 2025 by leolavanderia.com.br 56 views

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss a bug that affects the retrieve condition functionality in our system. The bug causes the retrieve condition API to only return active conditions, ignoring expired conditions. This article will outline the scenario that triggers this bug, the actual results observed, and the expected results. We will also provide a detailed explanation of the issue and propose a solution to fix it.

Scenario

To understand the bug, let's go through the scenario that triggers it:

Create Condition: Create a condition with an expiration date that has not yet expired.
Retrieve Condition: Retrieve the condition using the retrieve condition API.
Update Condition Expiration Date: Update the condition's expiration date to the current date and time (expired).
Retrieve Condition Again: Retrieve the condition using the retrieve condition API again.

Actual Results

After going through the scenario, we observed the following results:

After creating the condition initially, the GET returns the condition which is active.
After expiring the condition, the GET does not return the condition which is now expired.
If a condition is created with a future dated expiration date, the GET returns the condition (which is active).

Expected Results

The expected results are:

Retrieve condition for an entity and retrieve condition for an account should return ALL conditions, not just active conditions.

Analysis of the Issue

The issue arises from the fact that the retrieve condition API is designed to only return active conditions. When a condition is created, it is marked as active, and when it expires, it is marked as inactive. However, the API does not take into account the expiration date of the condition when retrieving it.

Solution

To fix this bug, we need to modify the retrieve condition API to return all conditions, including expired ones. We can achieve this by adding a new parameter to the API, such as includeExpired, which defaults to false. When this parameter is set to true, the API will return all conditions, including expired ones.

Here is an example of how the modified API could look:

GET /conditions?includeExpired=true

Implementation

To implement this solution, we need to make the following changes:

Modify the Retrieve Condition API: Update the retrieve condition API to accept the includeExpired parameter and return all conditions, including expired ones.
Update the Database Query: Modify the database query to retrieve all conditions, including expired ones, when the includeExpired parameter is set to true.
Test the API: Test the modified API to ensure that it returns all conditions, including expired ones, when the includeExpired parameter is set to true.

Benefits of the Solution

The solution to this bug has several benefits:

Improved Accuracy: The modified API will return all conditions, including expired ones, which will improve the accuracy of the retrieve condition functionality.
Enhanced User Experience: The modified API will provide users with a more comprehensive view of their conditions, which will enhance their overall experience.
Reduced Errors: The modified API will reduce errors caused by the retrieve condition API only returning active conditions.

Conclusion

Introduction

In our previous article, we discussed a bug that affects the retrieve condition functionality in our system. The bug causes the retrieve condition API to only return active conditions, ignoring expired conditions. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address some of the common questions and concerns related to this bug.

Q: What is the cause of this bug?

A: The cause of this bug is that the retrieve condition API is designed to only return active conditions. When a condition is created, it is marked as active, and when it expires, it is marked as inactive. However, the API does not take into account the expiration date of the condition when retrieving it.

Q: How does this bug affect users?

A: This bug affects users by providing them with an incomplete view of their conditions. When users retrieve their conditions, they may not see all of their conditions, including expired ones. This can lead to errors and inaccuracies in their decision-making processes.

Q: What are the expected results of the retrieve condition API?

A: The expected results of the retrieve condition API are to return all conditions, including expired ones. This will provide users with a comprehensive view of their conditions and ensure that they have access to all relevant information.

Q: How can the bug be fixed?

A: The bug can be fixed by modifying the retrieve condition API to accept the includeExpired parameter and return all conditions, including expired ones. This can be achieved by updating the API to include the includeExpired parameter and modifying the database query to retrieve all conditions, including expired ones.

Q: What are the benefits of fixing this bug?

A: The benefits of fixing this bug include:

Improved Accuracy: The modified API will return all conditions, including expired ones, which will improve the accuracy of the retrieve condition functionality.
Enhanced User Experience: The modified API will provide users with a more comprehensive view of their conditions, which will enhance their overall experience.
Reduced Errors: The modified API will reduce errors caused by the retrieve condition API only returning active conditions.

Q: How can users test the modified API?

A: Users can test the modified API by using the following steps:

Create a Condition: Create a condition with an expiration date that has not yet expired.
Retrieve Condition: Retrieve the condition using the retrieve condition API with the includeExpired parameter set to true.
Verify Results: Verify that the API returns all conditions, including expired ones.

Q: What are the implications of not fixing this bug?

A: The implications of not fixing this bug include:

Continued Errors: The bug will continue to cause errors and inaccuracies in the retrieve condition functionality.
Poor User Experience: Users will continue to experience a poor user experience due to the incomplete view of their conditions.
Loss of Trust: Users may lose trust in the system due to the continued errors and inaccuracies.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the bug that causes the retrieve condition API to only return active conditions is a significant issue that affects the accuracy and reliability of the API. By modifying the API to accept the includeExpired parameter and returning all conditions, including expired ones, we can fix this bug and provide users with a more comprehensive view of their conditions. The benefits of this solution include improved accuracy, enhanced user experience, and reduced errors.