‐ 1.2.0 Workflows

Here’s a summary introduction to the workflows syncdata, archivedata, purgedata, and rootdata_updated—essential components of your DevOps pipeline. Together, these workflows ensure your repository is organized, your critical data is protected, and old or unnecessary files are cleaned up efficiently.

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1. syncdata

• Purpose: Synchronizes the data.json file between the updates/ folder and the root directory of your repository.
• Key Functions:
  • Validates the updates/data.json file to ensure it’s properly formatted.
  • Copies the validated file to the root as data.json.
  • Commits and pushes changes to the main branch.
• Error Handling:
  • If validation or any other step fails, detailed logs are created, and a GitHub Issue is raised to notify maintainers.
• Why It’s Important: This workflow ensures the root-level data.json always reflects the latest updates while maintaining data integrity.

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2. archivedata

• Purpose: Archives the updated data.json and cleans up old files to keep your repository tidy and organized.
• Key Functions:
  • Creates a timestamped backup of updates/data.json in the archive/ folder.
  • Removes files older than 30 days from the archive/ and context/ folders to free up space.
  • Commits and pushes these changes back to the repository.
• Error Handling:
  • Logs any issues during the archiving or cleanup processes and raises a GitHub Issue if something fails.
• Why It’s Important: Provides a secure history of changes for auditing or recovery while keeping unnecessary files out of the repository.

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3. purgedata

• Purpose: Deletes specific files, such as updates/data.json, and performs targeted cleanup of outdated files in the updates/ folder.
• Key Functions:
  • Removes updates/data.json if it exists.
  • Cleans up files older than 30 days in the updates/ directory.
  • Confirms that the specified file (updates/data.json) has been successfully deleted.
• Error Handling:
  • Writes detailed logs and raises a GitHub Issue if any deletion or cleanup step fails.
• Why It’s Important: Ensures unnecessary or outdated files are promptly removed, maintaining an efficient and clutter-free repository.

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4. rootdata_updated

• Purpose: Creates a pre-update backup of the root data.json file and organizes the repository by removing old files.
• Key Functions:
  • Archives the current root data.json file with a timestamp before updates.
  • Cleans up older files in both the archive/ and context/ folders.
  • Commits and pushes changes after backups and cleanup are complete.
• Error Handling:
  • Logs any issues during the backup or cleanup processes and raises a GitHub Issue if something fails.
• Why It’s Important: Provides a safe, automated way to back up critical data before updates, ensuring you can roll back if necessary and maintain a clean repository.

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How These Workflows Work Together

1. syncdata updates and validates the data.json file, ensuring the repository reflects the latest changes.
2. archivedata secures a history of changes by archiving data.json and removing old backups.
3. purgedata cleans up unnecessary files, specifically targeting updates/data.json and outdated content in the updates/ folder.
4. rootdata_updated backs up the root data.json and maintains an organized structure for archived and context files.

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Why These Workflows Are Critical

Together, these workflows create a robust system for managing your repository:

• They ensure your data is always up-to-date and properly backed up.
• They maintain a clean, organized structure by automating file cleanup.
• They provide transparency and error reporting, keeping you informed of any issues.

By automating these processes, you reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and maintain a high level of reliability in your DevOps pipeline. Let me know if you need further details on any specific workflow! 🛠️