Could not find documentation for `file` attribute in Pipfile

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Hello,

I'm here about a change in the Pipfile which I couldn't find documentation or issues about. Running $ pipenv install -e . creates the following entry in the Pipfile: my_package = {file = ".", editable = true}. I couldn't find documentation about what the file attribute entails. Similar attribute used to exist called path, which I'm wondering whether it is just a rename or something else? If you can point me to the right documentation that is also appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Paippi