docs: extend project parameter description #1504
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Situation
The description for the project parameter is open to misinterpretation, particularly in relation to whether it points to a complete project or just a set of Cypress tests
The CLI description for cypress run --project lacks explanation and the linked repo https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress-test-nested-projects is outdated (legacy v9 Cypress), fails to run and is archived. Issue archived legacy failing example used to demonstrate / explain
project
cli option cypress-documentation#5322 remains unaddressedChange
Add an description of usage and constraints for the successful use of the
project
parameter into the README > Project section:Ensure related references are consistently described