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Add documentation for the GOOSE_PATH_ROOT environment variable in the Development & Testing section of the environment variables guide. This variable allows users to override the default directory structure for goose data, config, and state files - useful for testing, development, CI/CD pipelines, and running multiple isolated configurations. Signed-off-by: Rizel Scarlett <[email protected]>
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This PR adds comprehensive documentation for the GOOSE_PATH_ROOT environment variable, which allows users to override the default directory structure for goose data, configuration, and state files. The documentation is placed in a new "Development & Testing" section.
- Documents the
GOOSE_PATH_ROOTenvironment variable - Provides platform-specific default directory locations
- Includes practical examples for testing, CI/CD, and development use cases
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Add documentation for GOOSE_PATH_ROOT in the Env Vars section of CONTRIBUTING.md to help developers isolate test environments when working on goose. Signed-off-by: Rizel Scarlett <[email protected]>
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Add documentation for the GOOSE_PATH_ROOT environment variable in the Development & Testing section of the environment variables guide.
This variable allows users to override the default directory structure for goose data, config, and state files - useful for testing, development, CI/CD pipelines, and running multiple isolated configurations.
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