JuliaDocs / JuliaDocs/DocStringExtensions.jl

Feature request: option to override template in specific case

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Description

Is it possible to override a set template for a particular docstring?

In particular, my template involves $TYPEDSIGNATURES, and in a couple of exceptional cases, I would rather omit those in favor of a more curated and brief list. Is it possible to do this?

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No file or test is identified in the issue; begin by locating the template and docstring rendering entry points in DocStringExtensions.jl. Define how a particular docstring can override the default template, then verify that exceptional docstrings can omit $TYPEDSIGNATURES without changing the default behavior.

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Tech stack
julia
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
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Over a week
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Needs clarification
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