[development] Data import and synchronization to nodes

[Earnie Boyd]

Quoting Wim Leers <work at wimleers.com>:

> I'm facing a similar problem.
>
> I have to import data from CSV files of a non-standardized format
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>
> I'm not sure yet the Generic Data Feed project could fullfil my  
> requirements. I think defining a hook that can say "this combination  
> of fields marks a unique entity" would be necessary if you want  
> "smart updates". My biggest concern is: how could a generic solution, 
>  that also allows you to use CCK node types, be performant enough?
>

My hope is that GDF can provide the means to map the data for the 
"smart updates" and be able to import and export a variety of formats.  
We are not looking to create a new project per say; but rather help 
provide the missing pieces with what is already coded.  *If* we do 
create YA project module it will rely heavily on the requirements of 
other modules.

Earnie