Any usage of --help should not require stack configurations #825
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📝 Walkthrough📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe pull request introduces several changes across multiple files, primarily focusing on enhancing command-line argument processing and error handling. Key modifications include the removal and replacement of specific functions related to upgrade messaging, the renaming of functions to improve visibility, and the addition of a new function for styled output. The overall structure and logic of existing commands have been preserved, ensuring that command execution and validation processes remain intact. Changes
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The double display of the atmos logos is fixed in #798. |
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cmd/helmfile.go (2)
38-46: Consider moving the update check after the help check.By checking if help is needed first, you can avoid unnecessary network calls when the user just wants help.
38-46: Encapsulate release-checking logic into a utility function.Extracting this code into a reusable function reduces duplication across commands.
pkg/utils/version_utils.go (1)
14-16: Consider naming color constants for clarity.Using meaningful names for color styles improves readability.
cmd/terraform.go (1)
39-46: Consider deferring version check after helpWhile the version check is a good addition, it might be better to move it after the help check to ensure help messages are displayed without any additional output.
Consider moving the version check after line 50:
if info.NeedHelp { return } + + // Check for the latest Atmos release on GitHub and print update message + latestReleaseTag, err := u.GetLatestGitHubRepoRelease("cloudposse", "atmos") + if err == nil && latestReleaseTag != "" { + latestRelease := strings.TrimPrefix(latestReleaseTag, "v") + currentRelease := strings.TrimPrefix(version.Version, "v") + if latestRelease != currentRelease { + u.PrintMessageToUpgradeToAtmosLatestRelease(latestRelease) + } + }internal/exec/pro.go (1)
Documentation needed for command processing architectural change
The codebase currently lacks documentation about the architectural change in command processing. While there are help-related code comments in
internal/exec/help.goandcmd/root.go, they don't explain the architectural shift of making command processing public to enable configuration-less help commands.Consider documenting this change in:
CHANGELOG.mdto record this architectural improvementwebsite/docs/troubleshoot/debugging.mdto highlight that help commands now work without configurations- Code-level documentation in
internal/exec/help.goto explain the design decision🔗 Analysis chain
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23-30: Consider documenting this architectural changeThe consistent change of
processCommandLineArgstoProcessCommandLineArgsacross multiple files represents a significant architectural shift in how command processing works. This change enables help commands to work without stack configurations, which is a good improvement in user experience.Consider:
- Adding documentation about this architectural change
- Creating integration tests to verify help command behavior
- Updating user documentation to reflect that help commands now work without configurations
Let's check for existing documentation:
Let me search for documentation in different ways to make a more informed decision about the architectural change documentation.
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internal/exec/terraform_generate_backends.go (1)
20-20: LGTM! Maintains consistency in command-line processing.The change follows the established pattern for early --help handling. Consider adding a test case to verify help text display without stack configurations.
Would you like me to generate a test case that verifies the --help functionality works without stack configurations?
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🔇 Additional comments (21)
cmd/helmfile.go (1)
33-37: Good update to process command-line arguments.
Switching to ProcessCommandLineArgs enhances consistency in argument handling.
internal/exec/describe_config.go (1)
18-20: Confirmed export of ProcessCommandLineArgs function.
Making this function public allows for broader use within the package.
cmd/version.go (1)
38-38: Nice use of the utility function for upgrade messaging.
Utilizing PrintMessageToUpgradeToAtmosLatestRelease promotes code reuse.
internal/exec/describe_workflows.go (1)
12-14: Function ProcessCommandLineArgs is now exported.
This change enhances accessibility across packages.
internal/exec/terraform_generate_varfile.go (1)
28-31: Similar help handling issue as in helmfile_generate_varfile.go
This file has the same pattern where stack validation occurs before help check, which could prevent accessing help without stack configurations.
Please apply the same restructuring pattern suggested in the helmfile_generate_varfile.go review.
cmd/terraform.go (1)
48-52: LGTM! Proper help handling implementation
This is exactly what we need! The help check is performed before stack validation, allowing users to access help without stack configurations.
internal/exec/terraform_generate_backend.go (1)
29-29: Verify help command behavior with this change
The change to ProcessCommandLineArgs aligns with making command processing more accessible, but we should verify that help commands work without stack configurations.
Let's verify the help command behavior:
✅ Verification successful
Let me search for more information about the help command implementation.
Let me search for the help command handling implementation.
Let me check the command handling implementation more thoroughly.
Based on the findings, I can now provide a final response about the help command behavior.
Help command behavior is properly handled with the public function
The change to ProcessCommandLineArgs is safe as the function properly handles help flags by checking NeedHelp flag and processing -h or --help before any stack validation occurs. The help command will work without requiring stack configurations since help processing is done early in the execution flow.
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internal/exec/workflow.go (1)
23-23: Ensure workflow help commands work independently
The function visibility change should allow workflow help commands to work without configurations. This aligns with the PR objective.
Let's verify workflow help behavior:
✅ Verification successful
Help command functionality is properly handled
The change from processCommandLineArgs to ProcessCommandLineArgs is safe for workflow help commands. The codebase shows:
- Help command handling is managed by Cobra framework (
cobra.Command) - Root command explicitly handles help flags and commands (in
cmd/root.go) - Workflow command inherits the help functionality from Cobra
ProcessCommandLineArgsis called after help command checks, so its visibility change doesn't affect help behavior
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internal/exec/pro.go (1)
30-30: Confirm pro commands help accessibility
The change to ProcessCommandLineArgs should enable pro commands to display help without requiring stack configurations.
Let's verify pro commands help behavior:
internal/exec/validate_component.go (2)
19-19: LGTM! Command-line argument processing change looks good.
The change from a local to an exported function aligns with the PR objectives of making help functionality more accessible.
Line range hint 84-89: Robust fallback mechanism for component type determination.
The code implements a resilient approach by attempting "terraform" first and falling back to "helmfile" if that fails. This ensures compatibility with both types of components.
internal/exec/describe_affected.go (2)
38-38: LGTM! Command-line argument processing change is consistent.
The change to use the exported ProcessCommandLineArgs maintains consistency across the codebase.
Line range hint 76-83: Well-structured format validation with clear error messages.
The code properly validates the format flag with clear error messages and sets a sensible default.
internal/exec/describe_dependents.go (2)
18-18: LGTM! Command-line argument processing change maintains consistency.
The change to use the exported ProcessCommandLineArgs aligns with the codebase-wide standardization.
Line range hint 65-293: Robust and thorough dependency resolution implementation.
The ExecuteDescribeDependents function implements a comprehensive approach to dependency resolution:
- Validates component relationships across multiple dimensions (namespace, tenant, environment, stage)
- Handles special cases like abstract components
- Proper error handling throughout
internal/exec/helmfile.go (1)
21-21: LGTM! Function visibility change aligns with PR objectives.
The change to make ProcessCommandLineArgs public is a solid move, allowing consistent command-line argument handling across packages, especially for --help flags.
Let's verify this function is used consistently across the codebase:
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Consistent usage of ProcessCommandLineArgs verified across the codebase
The function is being used correctly and consistently throughout the codebase. All command handlers in the internal/exec package and the main command files use the public ProcessCommandLineArgs. There's also a lower-level processCommandLineArgs in the pkg/config package that handles the core processing, which is correctly kept private as it's an implementation detail.
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internal/exec/terraform_generate_varfiles.go (1)
20-20: LGTM! Consistent with the command-line processing pattern.
The change maintains consistency with other command handlers in handling --help flags early in the execution flow.
internal/exec/validate_stacks.go (1)
26-26: LGTM! Function visibility change aligns with help command requirements.
The change from processCommandLineArgs to ProcessCommandLineArgs makes the function public, which is consistent with the PR's objective of making help functionality accessible without stack configurations.
Let's verify that help commands work without stack configurations:
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Let me verify the execution flow by checking where ProcessCommandLineArgs is used and how it relates to stack validation.
Function visibility change is correctly implemented and help functionality is preserved!
The code inspection confirms that ProcessCommandLineArgs handles help flags early in its execution (lines 222-234) before any stack validation occurs. The function processes -h and --help flags, sets appropriate command info, and returns before reaching stack-related operations (line 238 onwards). This implementation ensures help commands work without requiring stack configurations.
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cmd/cmd_utils.go (1)
440-440: LGTM! Good refactoring of version utility function.
Moving the upgrade message functionality to a utility package improves code organization while maintaining the same functionality.
internal/exec/utils.go (2)
Line range hint 166-171: LGTM! Function visibility change enhances modularity.
The function has been correctly exported to support the PR's objective of making help functionality accessible across all commands.
224-228: LGTM! Help flag handling aligns with PR objectives.
The code properly handles both -h and --help flags, ensuring that help messages can be displayed without requiring stack configurations. This directly implements the core requirement from DEV-2797.
@osterman , thanks, but actually i was not aiming to fix that, its just got removed autmatically as i did the changes on the "Any usage of --help should not require stack configurations" so probably we are not invoking that part of code when the extra logo displays |
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (2)
cmd/terraform.go (1)
39-46: Consider making the version check non-blockingWhile checking for the latest release improves user awareness, consider making this check asynchronous or adding a timeout to prevent delays if the network is slow or unreachable.
You could modify the version check to run in a separate goroutine or set a timeout on the network request to avoid blocking command execution.
cmd/helmfile.go (1)
39-46: Potential performance impact of version checkThe addition of version checking is beneficial, but consider handling potential network latency by implementing timeouts or making the check optional.
You might introduce a configuration setting to allow users to disable the version check or implement a timeout to avoid blocking command execution.
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🔇 Additional comments (11)
cmd/terraform.go (5)
24-24: Reposition checkAtmosConfig() after argument parsing
Moving checkAtmosConfig() after processing command-line arguments ensures configuration checks are only executed when necessary, particularly avoiding errors when users request help.
34-37: Robust error handling after argument processing
Adding error handling after ProcessCommandLineArgs enhances stability by properly handling any issues during argument parsing.
48-50: Early return on help request is appropriate
Exiting immediately when info.NeedHelp is true avoids unnecessary processing and provides a responsive user experience.
52-52: Configuration check placement
Ensuring checkAtmosConfig() is called after processing arguments and before executing the main command maintains the correct initialization sequence.
54-56: Optimized execution with ExecuteTerraform(info)
Updating the execution call to e.ExecuteTerraform(info) simplifies the function signature and leverages the processed information effectively.
cmd/helmfile.go (4)
33-36: Improved error handling during argument processing
Including error checks after ProcessCommandLineArgs ensures that any parsing issues are caught early, enhancing reliability.
48-50: Proper handling of help requests
Exiting early when help is requested ensures that the application responds promptly to user queries.
52-52: Deferred configuration validation
Moving checkAtmosConfig() after argument parsing prevents unnecessary configuration validations when they're not needed.
54-56: Simplified Helmfile execution
Using e.ExecuteHelmfile(info) streamlines the execution flow by utilizing the processed command-line information.
internal/exec/utils.go (2)
166-166: Export ProcessCommandLineArgs for broader accessibility
Changing processCommandLineArgs to ProcessCommandLineArgs allows it to be used across different packages, promoting code reuse.
224-228: Ensure correct handling of help flags
While clearing SubCommand when help flags are present, verify that this doesn't interfere with subcommands that also require help information.
Double-check that all subcommands correctly display help when -h or --help is used.
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Oh, interesting! @Cerebrovinny I think our fix in #798 is overly complicated if we are tracking how many times we displayed the logo with a counter. It sounds like a symptomatic solution, rather than addressing the underlying reasons. |
@Listener430 @Cerebrovinny @osterman I tested this PR and it solves all the issues including the double logo printing. |
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Checked all commands that --help usage doesn't require stack configurations. Here is the summary
Please note - had to make func ProcessCommandLineArgs exportable for use to check for help flag earlier in terraform and helmfile, thus all the changes in the rest of exec files (changed p to capital).
Found out that terraform and helmfile modules indeed have the issue (i.e. check configs before showing help + version).
This is how it looked before for terrafrom
And the same issue is with helmfile
After the fix for terraform
And fixed for helmfile looks like this
why
We need to show help message and version/upgrade information irrespective if configs are in place or not.
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Linear issue - https://linear.app/cloudposse/issue/DEV-2797/any-usage-of-help-should-not-require-stack-configurations
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