nf-core / nf-core/tools

Add TODO comment above tag to update variable name used in tag when no meta is present

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Description

Description of feature

When using nf-core modules create in a pipeline with no meta, the tag uses '$bam', but this variable name is likely to change and so a TODO should be added above it to update this. Also change the quote to "

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Research direction

Start at the implementation or template used by nf-core modules create for pipelines without meta and inspect how the tag containing $bam is generated. Update the generated TODO and quote as described, then verify the command output for a no-meta pipeline.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
62/100

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