📝 Path-based instructions for docstring generation

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The changes introduce documentation updates that describe a new feature for customizing docstring generation using path-based instructions in the .coderabbit.yaml configuration file. The updates include a new changelog entry and an expanded section in the docstrings documentation, detailing how users can specify glob patterns and associate them with custom instructions for docstring formatting. Examples and references are included to guide users in leveraging this new configuration capability.

Changes

File(s)	Change Summary
docs/changelog.md	Added a new changelog entry (April 19, 2025) describing the path-based docstring instruction feature and referencing the updated documentation.
docs/finishing-touches/docstrings.md	Added a "Path Instructions" section explaining how to configure path-based docstring instructions using glob patterns and custom directives in .coderabbit.yaml. Includes an example and external reference.

Poem

In the warren where code does sing,
New docstrings hop with a custom spring.
With paths and patterns, bunnies delight,
Tailoring docs from morning to night.
YAML in paw, we set the rules—
Now every file, the docstring jewels!
🐇✨

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🧹 Nitpick comments (1)

docs/changelog.md (1)

12-13: Refine wording for clarity.
Consider updating:
“You can now provide path-based instructions for the generation of docstring in .coderabbit.yaml.”
to:
“You can now provide path-based instructions for docstring generation in .coderabbit.yaml.”
Also pluralize “docstring” to “docstrings” to match the configuration key.

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🔇 Additional comments (5)

docs/changelog.md (3)

8-11: Changelog entry header formatting is correct.
The date and title for the new feature are clearly presented and follow existing conventions.

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16-24: YAML snippet accurately demonstrates the new configuration.
The example correctly shows how to use code_generation.docstrings.path_instructions with glob patterns and multi-line instructions. Indentation and syntax are consistent.

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26-26: Link to documentation section appears correct.
The anchor /finishing-touches/docstrings#path-instructions matches the new “Path Instructions” heading in the doc.

docs/finishing-touches/docstrings.md (2)

36-38: New "Path Instructions" section is well-structured.
The heading level and introductory text clearly explain how to customize docstrings by file path using minimatch patterns.

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40-48: Configuration snippet aligns with feature behavior.
The YAML block correctly demonstrates adding path_instructions under code_generation.docstrings, matching the changelog and intended implementation.