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docs: split/link ext.args into user and developer sections (docs-v2)

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Description

Currently the ext.args info sits in developer docs, which to a certain extent makes sense, as it's normally used for developers to input command line parameters into a process.

However in some cases a user may want to override these in a configuration file (even if this is not recommended!).

We should either spltuthe page into two for developers vs users, or (I think my preferred solution), link the page also into Running / Configuration but with a big warning that a user overriding pipeline ext.args defaults 'comes with no warranty nor support'.

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Research direction

Locate the current developer documentation for ext.args and the Running / Configuration section in the website. Decide whether to split the page or link it for users; done means the relevant audience can find the guidance and the user-facing link includes the stated warning about unsupported pipeline overrides.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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