Cicero-CLI: utcOffset and currentTime concurrent usage gives error

[K-Kumar-01]

Bug Report 🐛

When using the command cicero parse --template <template> --sample <sample> --utcOffset 2 --currentTime "08:06:00", instead of succesfully executing the command, we get an error.

Expected Behavior

The command should run without any errors.

Current Behavior

ERROR: Cannot set current time to '08:06:00' with UTC offset '2' is received currently.

Possible Solution

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install cicero-cli
2. Run the command mentioned above

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Context (Environment)

Desktop

• OS: [e.g. macOS] Zorin OS

[Ayman161803]

The problem is with DateTimeUtil module of concerto-core package here. The string currentTime here is expected to be in standard UTC format. We can either modify the expected format to a more convenient regex such as DD-MM-YYYY HH:MM:SS or retain the standard utc format as is. Can I have this issue assigned to me in case it is decided to shift to a more convenient date-time format?

[mttrbrts]

We should enforce use of a UTC format value, however the error message can be improved to guide the user.

[K-Kumar-01]

We should enforce use of a UTC format value, however the error message can be improved to guide the user.

Should we ask users the format in which they want to enter the date :thinking: ? There are different formats which can provide fleixibility. By default, this can be kept to utc

[mttrbrts]

Should we ask users the format in which they want to enter the date 🤔 ?

IMO, I say no. We should provide a well-defined format that works for everyone. There's a risk that increased flexibility means increased complexity in this case.

[Ayman161803]

This Issue can be closed after accordproject/concerto#430 @mttrbrts

[mttrbrts]

This Issue can be closed after accordproject/concerto#430 @mttrbrts

Thank you, closing!