VSCodeVim / VSCodeVim/Vim

`cit` in an empty tag should not replace yield content

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Description

Describe the bug
cit in an empty tag should not replace yield content.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

<div></div>

If I yield some content abc, then cit in emnpty tag div, then p nothing pasted

Expected behavior
p should paste abc.

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Research direction

Start with the HTML reproduction in the issue and trace the implementation of the cit and p commands in the VSCodeVim extension. Check existing tests for tag or yield-content behavior, then add coverage showing that p preserves yielded abc inside an empty div.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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