nf-test list --changed-since

[sateeshperi]

would it be possible to extend the --changed-since param to nf-test list as well ? @lukfor

currently, it is used only in the nf-test test --ci context but, getting to know the changed files assumes all the detected tests will be run on the same runner or by sharding expand to multiple runners. But, since we would have no control over which job will be picked up by a runner we need to be able to see the changed files before the test command for filtering tests based on tags for example., we are trying to separate the jobs based on the tag gpu and the appropriate runner to run it on.

Having a list changed-since feature nf-test list --changed-since HEAD^ will be a nice feature to have for easy debugging and simplified and flexible CI

[sateeshperi]

adding on a suggestion from @GallVp

The nf-test test --ci test feature could be made more flexible with the following params:

• --excludeTags
• --excludePaths/--excludeTests

[sateeshperi]

linking a similar feature request issue #180

[maxulysse]

Hi @lukfor , I'm noticing @sateeshperi work on nf-core/modules#7025.
Currently we're implementing our own idea to solve what would be much easier with --exclude* options.
(ie adding tags to all tests so that we can select just them).
🙏
Any idea if you plan to include that in any future release?
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[lukfor]

Yes, I will definitely include it. At the moment, I am very busy with teaching but will try to find some time. At the very least, during the Christmas holidays. :)

[maxulysse]

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