Open_file & SnakeEyes
Hey, I heard you’re pushing a new open‑source tool for automating deployments—nice work. Got any rough spots that could use a sharper edge?
Yeah, the tool’s great but the CLI UX still feels clunky—commands are a bit inconsistent, and the help output isn’t super friendly. The integration tests for different cloud providers are flaky; we need more robust mocks. Documentation could use a clearer, step‑by‑step guide for newbies. Also, the logging is a bit verbose by default; we should make it configurable earlier in the pipeline. Those are the pain points that would shave off a lot of friction.
Looks good. Here’s a quick playbook: 1) Normalize commands – drop the extra verbs, use a verb‑noun pattern, keep flags consistent. 2) Upgrade help with concise examples; keep it in the same format across commands. 3) Replace flaky cloud stubs with interface‑driven mocks; use a test harness that injects fake providers. 4) Write a “Getting Started” markdown that walks a new user through installation, environment variables, and a minimal deployment. 5) Add a global `--log-level` flag and expose log settings in the CI pipeline so you can silence noise until you need diagnostics. Keep it tight, keep it repeatable.
Sounds solid—those tweaks will cut a lot of friction. I’ll roll the verb‑noun cleanup first, then hook up the mock harness so the tests actually run in a clean sandbox. The log flag will make debugging a breeze, and the “Getting Started” doc should give new users a clear path to deploy in minutes. Let’s get to it!
Sounds like a plan—focus on the cleanest command set first, then layer the mocks. Keep the log level low in prod, bump it when you need the trace. The guide will make the onboarding fast, not frustrating. Let’s get it out there.
Got it—starting with a clean, verb‑noun command set, then stacking the mock harness on top. I’ll lock the prod log level low and make it toggleable. The “Getting Started” guide will be a quick win for onboarding. Let’s push it out!
Nice, keep the momentum. Lock the changes in, test the mocks, and ship the guide. We’ll see the friction drop. Good work.