nf-core / nf-core/variantprioritization

Catch sample name identifier length with validation to avoid errors

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Description

Description of feature

PCGR reports:

Sample name identifier ('--sample_id' = RevvityOncoSpan-HD827-50ng-Rep1.RevvityOncoSpan-HD827-50ng-Rep1) must be between 3 and 40 characters long, current length is 63

We should catch this when validating the samplesheet to avoid erorring later.

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Research direction

Locate the samplesheet validation entry point and trace how sample names are checked before PCGR runs. Add validation for the stated 3–40 character limit and confirm that an overlong sample identifier is reported during samplesheet validation rather than failing later in PCGR.

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Assessment

Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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