NCAR / NCAR/ccpp-framework

Modify nested suite expansion to preserve comments

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Forks
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Description

Description

Not critical, but it would be nice if the expanded suite that's written out could include any comments found in the individual nested suites.

Solution

Use custom XML parser to include comments, and then ignore comment elements when adding new suite parts.

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Research direction

Start by locating the nested suite expansion entry point and the XML parsing code. Use a custom XML parser that retains comments, ignore comment elements when adding new suite parts, and verify that the written expanded suite preserves comments from individual nested suites.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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