Module generic_config_manager

Module generic_config_manager 

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§Generic Configuration Manager

This module provides a generic, reusable configuration management system for the adaptive pipeline system. It supports validation, versioning, migration, and hot-reloading of configuration data.

§Overview

The generic configuration manager provides:

  • Type-Safe Configuration: Generic configuration management for any type
  • Validation: Comprehensive validation with detailed error reporting
  • Versioning: Configuration schema versioning and migration support
  • Hot Reloading: Runtime configuration updates without restart
  • Thread Safety: Safe concurrent access to configuration data

§Architecture

The configuration manager follows generic design patterns:

  • Generic Design: Works with any configuration type implementing required traits
  • Validation Framework: Pluggable validation with detailed error reporting
  • Migration System: Automatic migration between configuration versions
  • Event System: Configuration change notifications and observers

§Key Features

§Configuration Validation

  • Schema Validation: Validate configuration against defined schemas
  • Business Rules: Enforce business logic and constraints
  • Error Reporting: Detailed error messages with field-level information
  • Warning System: Non-fatal warnings for configuration issues

§Version Management

  • Schema Versioning: Track configuration schema versions
  • Migration Support: Automatic migration between versions
  • Backward Compatibility: Support for older configuration formats
  • Version Detection: Automatic detection of configuration versions

§Hot Reloading

  • Runtime Updates: Update configuration without application restart
  • Change Detection: Detect configuration file changes
  • Atomic Updates: Atomic configuration updates to prevent inconsistency
  • Rollback Support: Rollback to previous configuration on errors

§Usage Examples

§Basic Configuration Management

§Configuration with Hot Reloading

§Configuration Migration

§Validation Framework

§Validation Results

The validation system provides detailed feedback:

  • Errors: Critical validation failures that prevent usage
  • Warnings: Non-critical issues that should be addressed
  • Field-Level Information: Specific field names and error contexts
  • Severity Levels: Different severity levels for different issues

§Custom Validation Rules

  • Business Logic: Implement custom business logic validation
  • Cross-Field Validation: Validate relationships between fields
  • External Validation: Validate against external resources
  • Conditional Validation: Conditional validation based on other fields

§Migration System

§Migration Strategies

  • Automatic Migration: Automatic migration between compatible versions
  • Manual Migration: Manual migration for complex changes
  • Incremental Migration: Step-by-step migration through versions
  • Rollback Support: Rollback to previous versions on failure

§Version Compatibility

  • Semantic Versioning: Use semantic versioning for schema versions
  • Compatibility Matrix: Define compatibility between versions
  • Breaking Changes: Handle breaking changes gracefully
  • Deprecation Warnings: Warn about deprecated configuration options

§Performance Considerations

§Memory Usage

  • Efficient Storage: Efficient storage of configuration data
  • Lazy Loading: Lazy loading of configuration sections
  • Memory Pooling: Reuse configuration objects when possible

§Access Performance

  • Caching: Cache frequently accessed configuration values
  • Read Optimization: Optimize for frequent read operations
  • Lock Contention: Minimize lock contention for concurrent access

§Error Handling

§Configuration Errors

  • Parse Errors: Handle configuration file parsing errors
  • Validation Errors: Comprehensive validation error reporting
  • Migration Errors: Handle migration failures gracefully
  • File System Errors: Handle file system access errors

§Recovery Strategies

  • Default Values: Use default values for missing configuration
  • Fallback Configuration: Fallback to previous valid configuration
  • Error Reporting: Detailed error reporting with suggestions
  • Graceful Degradation: Continue operation with reduced functionality

§Integration

The configuration manager integrates with:

  • File System: Load configuration from various file formats
  • Environment Variables: Override configuration with environment variables
  • Command Line: Override configuration with command line arguments
  • External Services: Load configuration from external configuration services

§Thread Safety

The configuration manager is fully thread-safe:

  • Concurrent Access: Safe concurrent access to configuration data
  • Atomic Updates: Atomic configuration updates
  • Lock-Free Reads: Lock-free reads for better performance

§Future Enhancements

Planned enhancements include:

  • Configuration UI: Web-based configuration management interface
  • A/B Testing: Support for A/B testing of configuration changes
  • Configuration Validation Service: External validation service integration
  • Configuration Analytics: Analytics and monitoring of configuration usage

Structs§

ConfigChangeEvent
Configuration change event
ConfigValidationError
ConfigValidationResult
Result of configuration validation with detailed error information
ConfigValidationWarning
EnvConfigSource
Environment variable configuration source
FileConfigSource
File-based configuration source
GenericConfigManager
Generic configuration manager providing centralized configuration management

Traits§

ConfigChangeListener
Configuration change listener trait
ConfigSource
Configuration source trait for loading configurations from different sources
ConfigValidation
Generic trait for configuration validation with detailed error reporting