Empty library should offer two actions

[koppor]

When starting JabRef, and creating an empty library, there is no content in the entry table:

Task:

• Create button "Add example entry", which adds the BibEntry shown at https://github.com/jabref/jabref/?tab=readme-ov-file#research-and-education.
• Create button "Import your existing PDFs", which i) ensures that the library directory exists (*) and ii) trigger "Lookup" > "Search for unlinked files" afterwards. In case there is no library directory, ask the user to configure one: Show a notification that no directory exist and then open the library properties.

Note: This is not about JabRef showing no library at all.

(*) Check if org.jabref.model.database.BibDatabaseContext#getFileDirectories is non-empty

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[sanjyot242]

Hey , I would like to work on this issue !

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[sanjyot242]

@koppor I have a few questions , Where should the "Add Example Entry" button be placed ? What should be the KeyBinding ?

[koppor]

@koppor I have a few questions , Where should the "Add Example Entry" button be placed ? What should be the KeyBinding ?

• No key binding
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Maybe you can see at #12461 how to style etc.

[sanjyot242]

Hi @koppor , I am opened a draft pull request to get feedback if i am on the right path .

[koppor]

Hi @koppor , I am opened a draft pull request to get feedback if i am on the right path .

I did not see any screenshot. You really did a UI improvmeent. Please help us in refining our workflows to guide contributors to add a screenshot if they make UI changes. We have it in the check list, but you skipped it.

Ah, I see, you skipped the complete check list

We think, we do not ask for much in this project (no Cloud provider logins, no education course to take from us, etc)...

Please share insights why you ignore the Checklist and the bot comments posted right after you submitted your PR. @sanjyot242

[sanjyot242]

Hi @koppor, my intention with the draft pull request was to get feedback on whether I’m heading in the right direction (i.e., writing code in the correct place). I will ensure that the checklist and bot comments are addressed moving forward.

[koppor]

@sanjyot242 The most important thing would be the screenshot. I first want to look at the user experience 😅

[sanjyot242]

@koppor i opened a updated pull request for review, Let me know if you have any feedback or changes .
For writing test (are they required for m changes ? ) could you guide me as to what tests can i add ? Thanks !