Chef/RedundantCode/ReplacesMetadata
The Cookstyle cops department: Chef/RedundantCode
| Enabled by default | Supports autocorrection | Target Chef Version |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | Yes | All Versions |
The replaces metadata.rb method is not used and is unnecessary in cookbooks. Replacements for existing cookbooks should be documented in the cookbook’s README.md file instead.
Examples
incorrect
replaces "another_cookbook"
Configurable attributes
| Name | Default value | Configurable values |
|---|---|---|
| Version Added | 5.1.0 | String |
| Include |
| Array |