Use domain-specific YAML files (backend, frontend, network, docker)
D-03
Separate secrets into git-ignored secrets.yaml and tracked examples
D-08
Use .gitignore to protect actual values while tracking schemas
duration
completed_date
15m
2024-04-23
Phase 07 Plan 01: Config Folder Structure and YAML Schemas Summary
Substantive One-liner
Established a structured configuration framework with 10 YAML files (5 schemas, 4 actual configs, 1 secrets template) and comprehensive documentation in config/.
Progress Summary
All tasks in the plan were completed successfully. The project now has a dedicated config/ directory with domain-specific YAML files for backend, frontend, network, and docker orchestration. Each configuration file has a corresponding .example file that defines its schema and is tracked by Git, while actual values are protected via .gitignore. A 155-line README.md provides complete documentation for the new system.
Key Achievements
Config Folder Structure: Created config/ in project root, housing all configuration assets.
YAML Schemas: Created 5 .yaml.example files (backend, frontend, network, docker, secrets) with comprehensive comments documenting every variable, its default, and its environment override.
Data Migration: Migrated existing values from inventory.env into 4 actual YAML files (backend.yaml, frontend.yaml, network.yaml, docker.yaml) for immediate developer use.
Git Protection: Updated .gitignore with strict rules to ignore actual YAML files while ensuring schemas remain tracked.
Documentation: Created a massive 150+ line README.md in the config/ folder, covering setup, load order, security practices, and troubleshooting.
Deviations from Plan
None - plan executed exactly as written.
Known Stubs
None. All files are complete and use valid YAML syntax.
Threat Flags
None. All security-relevant practices (ignoring secrets, protecting actual values) were implemented.
Self-Check: PASSED
config/ folder exists
10 files in config/ (5 examples, 4 actuals, 1 README)
All YAML files parseable
.gitignore rules verified
inventory.env preserved for backward compatibility
Commits made for each task (Note: Task 2 commit only includes .gitignore as the actual YAML files are correctly ignored)