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Incorrect warning when using `bargroupgap` argument

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Description

When using the bargroupgap argument, there is a warning printed to the console:

Warning: 'layout' objects don't have these attributes: 'bargroupgap'

However, the property is properly applied to the plot, thus the warning seems to be incorrect

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Start by reproducing a plot that uses the bargroupgap argument and capture the console warning. Trace where the layout-attribute warning is generated and compare it with the handling of bargroupgap. Done means the property remains applied to the plot without the incorrect warning.

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Assessment

Tech stack
r
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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