Erpnext star_to_like.py

1

please explain start_to_like.py in erpnext .Please explain the logic behind this.

2

So for this file ./apps/frappe/frappe/patches/v6_16/star_to_like.py

you wish to know what purpose the field serves or instead why it was renamed?

    for table in frappe.db.get_tables():
            columns = [r[0] for r in frappe.db.sql("DESC `{0}`".format(table))]
            if "_starred_by" in columns and '_liked_by' not in columns:
                    frappe.db.sql_ddl("""alter table `{0}` change `_starred_by` `_liked_by` Text """.format(table))
3

yes exactly for what purpose the field serves. Please explain.

4

It is for the same reason Discuss (here) and many other platforms have the little heart icon. For validation and appreciation.

Here is the thinking behind it: