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key_added parameter for bbknn

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Description

The scanpy.pp.neighbors function has a neat parameter called key_added. Can we have that for the bbknn function too?

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Start by comparing the scanpy.pp.neighbors entry point and its key_added behavior with the bbknn entry point. Locate the bbknn implementation and its tests, then confirm that the parameter stores results consistently with neighbors and that the existing test suite covers the new behavior.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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