nextflow-io / nextflow-io/nextflow

in splitCsv operator, allow specifying comment char

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Description

In the splitCsv operator, can an option be added to specify a "comment char", such that lines starting with that char (e.g. '#') are ignored?
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Start by locating the splitCsv operator implementation and its existing tests, then read how current parsing options are handled. Add coverage for a configurable comment character and verify that lines beginning with it are ignored, while ordinary CSV lines continue to parse normally.

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