Description

Implement a GitHub Actions workflow to automatically generate schemas and Data Transfer Object (DTO) files using QuickType. This will help keep our data models up-to-date and synchronized with our data sources, streamlining the development process.

Why We Need This

1. Automation: Automatically generating schemas and DTO files ensures they are always up-to-date with the latest changes, reducing manual effort and the risk of inconsistencies.
2. Consistency: Using a consistent tool like QuickType across the team helps maintain uniform data models and reduces errors.
3. Efficiency: Integrating schema generation into our CI/CD pipeline will speed up development and ensure that data models are always accurate.

Tech Notes

1. QuickType Integration:

   • QuickType can generate schemas and DTO files from JSON, TypeScript, or other data formats.
   • We need to set up QuickType to run as part of our GitHub Actions workflow.

2. GitHub Actions Workflow Setup:

   • Create a new workflow file in .github/workflows directory, e.g., generate-schemas.yml.
   • Define a job in the workflow to install QuickType and run it to generate the required files.

3. Workflow File Example:

   name: Generate Schemas/DTO Files
   
   on:
     push:
       branches:
         - main
     pull_request:
       branches:
         - main
   
   jobs:
     generate:
       runs-on: ubuntu-latest
   
       steps:
         - name: Checkout code
           uses: actions/checkout@v3
   
         - name: Set up Node.js
           uses: actions/setup-node@v3
           with:
             node-version: "14"
   
         - name: Install QuickType
           run: npm install -g quicktype
   
         - name: Generate Schemas/DTO Files
           run: quicktype -s json -o src/schemas.ts data/example.json
   
         - name: Commit generated files
           run: |
             git config --global user.name 'GitHub Actions'
             git config --global user.email 'actions@github.com'
             git add src/schemas.ts
             git commit -m 'Update generated schemas/DTO files'
             git push

4. QuickType Command Details:

   • Customize the quicktype command based on your data source and output requirements.
   • Refer to QuickType CLI documentation for additional options and configurations.

5. File Management:

   • Ensure that the generated files are correctly placed in the repository and managed according to your project’s file structure.
   • Set up .gitignore if there are any temporary files or outputs that should not be committed.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that the workflow is tested in a staging environment before deploying it to production.
• Consider adding tests to verify the accuracy of generated schemas/DTO files.
• Document the process and any configurations in the repository’s README or contributing guidelines.