zulip/zulip-terminal

Remove inconsistent unread count behavior and properly test them.

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#233 opened on Jan 1, 2019

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Description

The unread count behavior in zt is very inconsistent at the moment. We need to fix and write strict tests for it so that we know before it breaks next time.

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Review the existing code for unread count logic and trace the handling of messages to understand where inconsistencies arise. Look at related tests and add new tests to cover edge cases.
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python
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cliapi
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2
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1-3 hours
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Clear
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75