Context

Describe the background behind the problem.

In Issue #78 a user describes an issue where the checkpoint namespace "checkpoint_ns" is being incorrectly inserted into the metadata of the checkpoint.

Definition of done

What must be done to consider the task complete?

• Determine whether the checkpointer behaves as designed.
• Investigate what the impact of the user's suggested changes would be.
• If an issue appears to exist, make the changes. If not, clarify provide explanation to the user and close the issue.