Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-electron

Setting to allow empty notes to be deleted rather than just showing `New note...`

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Description

### What
A setting that allows empty notes to be automatically deleted rather than just showing `New note...`.

This is the default behaviour of Apple Notes.

### Why
If I go through a bunch of notes and delete the contents (lets say cutting to another notes app/file, or because I'm ticking off todos) then I end up with lots of empty notes at the top of my notes list just saying `New note...` that I then have to go through and delete manually.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the note deletion flow and the settings entry points, then trace what happens when a note becomes empty. Done means an optional setting causes emptied notes to be deleted while preserving the current behavior when it is disabled.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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