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ResourceNameFromInitialize

The department is: ResourceNameFromInitialize

The full name of the cop is: Chef/Modernize/ResourceNameFromInitialize

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Enabled Yes All Versions

The resource name can now be specified using the resource_name helper instead of using the @resource_name variable in the resource provider initialize method. In general we recommend against writing HWRPs, but if HWRPs are necessary you should utilize as much of the resource DSL as possible.

correct

resource_name :create

Examples

incorrect

def initialize(*args)
  super
  @resource_name = :foo
end

Configurable attributes

Name Default value Configurable values
Version Added 5.10.0 String
Include
  • **/resources/*.rb
  • **/providers/*.rb
  • **/libraries/*.rb
Array

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