Identify "orphan" files

[ccnadude]

The script should identify any files that it finds where there is no matching student in the student CSV file. I've had a couple of students mess up their own username in the file names. One was just a case of capitalizing the first letter of their username.

[ayalac1111]

To address this problem while keeping the GradeMaster focused on grading, I propose implementing a separate utility script to identify and handle these kinds of filename mismatches.

Proposed Solution: Utility Script for Submission Validation

The utility script will:

1. Scan all files in the submission directory.
2. Compare filenames to the usernames listed in students.csv.
3. Identify files that don’t match any student in the CSV, ensuring all submissions adhere to the expected naming convention (e.g., {username}-{assignment}.txt).
4. Suggest corrections by guessing potential student matches, especially for common issues like capitalization errors or minor typos (using fuzzy matching).
5. Provide an option for either automatically correcting minor filename errors or flagging files for manual review.

Workflow:

Standalone Utility: The script will run separately from the grading process and can be executed before grading starts. This will ensure that all student submissions are correctly matched with their respective records in the CSV file. Output Report: The utility will generate a report/log that lists any mismatched files, along with suggested corrections for easy resolution.

Benefits:

• Modular Design: By keeping this utility separate from the main grading process, GradeMaster remains focused on its core function: grading. The utility acts as a pre-grading step to ensure everything is in order.
• Efficient Error Handling: The "best guess" functionality will help catch common errors, such as capitalization issues, without requiring manual intervention in every case.
• Optional Correction: Users can decide whether to automatically apply corrections or simply flag files for review, allowing for flexibility depending on the specific use case.

This approach will help streamline the grading process by ensuring that all files are properly named and matched with students before grading begins, reducing the likelihood of any missed submissions.

Let me know if you have any questions or need additional clarification!