numpy scalars not accepted as validate inputs in /validate_inputs.py about icepyx

[icetianli]

Hi, I met the same issue when passing bounding box to ipd.Icesat2Data function, numpy.float64 data type breaks the input check on spatial extent, the problem was solved after I converted all numpy.float64 into python floats.

[JessicaS11]

Thanks for documenting this issue! @facusapienza21, I think your solution looks great. Would you be able to make that change and submit a pull request? I'm happy to walk you through the process if you're new to collaborative development or hit any roadblocks!

[facusapienza21]

Hi Jessica! Yes, that will be great, I will love to contribute. This will be the first time that I am doing this, so it would be great if you can help me to do it. Thank you!

[JessicaS11]

Hello @facusapienza21 - apologies for the delay. One of the items at the top of my to-do list is updating and clarifying the contributor instructions, which should be accurate if you replace "master" with "development" wherever the master branch is referenced. Would you mind trying to follow this workflow and letting me know which steps need more information or where you run into trouble?