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DOC: document paths for get-info-json tool

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I'm not sure the meaning behind these paths; investigate and document them:

DATA_PATH = "/cds/group/psdm/"

Both exist, group/psdm is where code lives. data/psdm is where data lives. I'd have to check what this is used for

Originally posted by @silkenelson in https://github.com/pcdshub/pcdsutils/pull/51#discussion_r918251282

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Start by locating the get-info-json tool and its DATA_PATH definition, then trace how the listed paths are used. Document the meaning and distinction between /cds/group/psdm/ and data/psdm, with the work complete when their roles are clear to users.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Stale
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Mostly clear
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