An efficient tool to execute configuration backups, network state snapshots, system readiness checks, and operating system upgrades of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama appliances.
This pull request introduces a comprehensive refactor of our existing script functionalities, aligning with the proposed enhancement for improved code modularity, maintainability, and scalability. While the initial proposal suggested the creation of dedicated class objects, the implementation has favored a modular function-based approach to achieve the desired outcomes without the overhead of class management.
Key Changes
Modularization: Functions have been reorganized into a more modular structure within the components directory, enhancing code readability and maintainability.
Utility Enhancements: Introduced a Utilities class, later refactored to module functions, including essential methods like ensure_directory_exists, improving the script's robustness and error handling.
Configuration and Assurance: Functions related to configuration management and assurance checks, such as compare_versions, configure_logging, and determine_upgrade, have been systematically categorized for better accessibility and clarity.
Upgrade Process Management: The upgrade process, including HA management and upgrade execution, has been encapsulated into dedicated functions, ensuring a clear separation of concerns and facilitating easier updates and maintenance.
Code Quality Improvements: Continuous emphasis on code quality, demonstrated through OCD formatting adjustments and iterative improvements to existing functions for better efficiency and readability.
Testing Enhancements: Ongoing efforts to bolster testing, with the latest commits ensuring that tests align with the refactored structure, providing a reliable foundation for future development.
Rationale
The refactor aligns with the spirit of the original enhancement request by achieving a more organized and manageable codebase. The decision to use functions imported from modules, as opposed to class objects, was made to maintain simplicity and ease of use while still significantly enhancing the code structure. This approach maintains the flexibility and reusability of our code, ensuring that it remains approachable for contributors and scalable for future needs.
Conclusion
This refactor represents a pivotal improvement in our project's architecture. By transitioning to a more modular and functionally organized codebase, we've laid a robust foundation for future development, improved the ease of maintenance, and enhanced the overall code quality. We welcome feedback and further contributions as we continue to evolve and improve our project.
Overview
This pull request introduces a comprehensive refactor of our existing script functionalities, aligning with the proposed enhancement for improved code modularity, maintainability, and scalability. While the initial proposal suggested the creation of dedicated class objects, the implementation has favored a modular function-based approach to achieve the desired outcomes without the overhead of class management.
Key Changes
compare_versions,configure_logging, anddetermine_upgrade, have been systematically categorized for better accessibility and clarity.Rationale
The refactor aligns with the spirit of the original enhancement request by achieving a more organized and manageable codebase. The decision to use functions imported from modules, as opposed to class objects, was made to maintain simplicity and ease of use while still significantly enhancing the code structure. This approach maintains the flexibility and reusability of our code, ensuring that it remains approachable for contributors and scalable for future needs.
Conclusion
This refactor represents a pivotal improvement in our project's architecture. By transitioning to a more modular and functionally organized codebase, we've laid a robust foundation for future development, improved the ease of maintenance, and enhanced the overall code quality. We welcome feedback and further contributions as we continue to evolve and improve our project.