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Add variable stream info to developer documentation

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Description

As of PR #455, May 2026:

When a new recipe is added to CMEW, any additional variables and their accompanying streams will need adding to `CMEW/app/configure_standardise/etc/streams.yml`. This should be documented in developer guidance.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with CMEW/app/configure_standardise/etc/streams.yml and locate the developer guidance for adding recipes. Use PR #455 as context, then document that new recipe variables and their accompanying streams must be added there. Done when the guidance clearly explains this requirement for future recipe additions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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