`covidcast` endpoint - no mutual exclusivity check for issue, lag, and as_of fields

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Examine the covidcast endpoint handler in the delphi epidata codebase to identify where issue, lag, and as of parameters are processed. Add mutual exclusivity validation to return an error when more than one of these parameters is provided simultaneously.

Tech stack

python

Domain

backendapi

Issue type

Bug

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

2

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

1-3 hours

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Active

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Clear

Prerequisites

GitPythonREST API basics

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

70