Automate Copying of English Assignments to Separate Repository

[kangwonlee]

Description:

This issue proposes automating the process of copying modified English-language assignments from the main (bilingual) repository to a dedicated English-only repository. This will streamline maintenance and ensure consistency between the two repositories. The initial concept for this automation was developed with the assistance of an AI language model.

Goals:

• Reduce manual effort in maintaining separate repositories.
• Ensure the English-only repository is always up-to-date.
• Improve accessibility for international students.

Proposed Implementation:

1. Repository Setup:

   • Create a separate repository for English-only assignments.
   • Set up access credentials (e.g., SSH keys, deploy keys) to allow automated pushes to the English-only repository.

2. Automation Script:

   • Write a Python script (copy_english_assignments.py) that performs the following:
     • Detects changes in English assignment files in the main repository.
     • Copies modified English files to the corresponding location in the English-only repository.
     • Commits and pushes the changes to the English-only repository.

3. Git Hook Integration:

   • Create a post-commit Git hook in the main repository that triggers the Python script after each commit.

Action Items:

• [ ] Create English-only assignment repository.
• [ ] Set up access credentials for the English-only repository.
• [ ] Write copy_english_assignments.py script.
  • [ ] Change detection logic (e.g., git diff, optional language check)
  • [ ] File copying logic (shutil.copy)
  • [ ] Commit and push logic (if applicable)
  • [ ] Error handling and logging
• [ ] Implement post-commit Git hook.
• [ ] Test the hook thoroughly in different scenarios (file modifications, deletions, new files).
• [ ] Handle potential conflicts if both English and Korean versions are modified in the same commit.
• [ ] Add error handling and logging to the script.
• [ ] Test the entire workflow thoroughly to ensure seamless operation.
• [ ] Document the setup and usage of the hook in the README.

Additional Considerations:

• Investigate potential alternatives to Git hooks, such as GitHub Actions, for automation.
• Explore more advanced language detection techniques if basic filtering is not sufficient.
• Implement a mechanism to resolve conflicts if both English and Korean versions of a file are modified simultaneously.

Credits:

The initial concept for this automation was motivated by feedback and developed with the assistance of an AI language model.