Pulse/docs/CONTRIBUTING-SCRIPTS.md
rcourtman 0fcfad3dc5 feat: add shared script library system and refactor docker-agent installer
Implements a comprehensive script improvement infrastructure to reduce code
duplication, improve maintainability, and enable easier testing of installer
scripts.

## New Infrastructure

### Shared Library System (scripts/lib/)
- common.sh: Core utilities (logging, sudo, dry-run, cleanup management)
- systemd.sh: Service management helpers with container-safe systemctl
- http.sh: HTTP/download helpers with curl/wget fallback and retry logic
- README.md: Complete API documentation for all library functions

### Bundler System
- scripts/bundle.sh: Concatenates library modules into single-file installers
- scripts/bundle.manifest: Defines bundling configuration for distributables
- Enables both modular development and curl|bash distribution

### Test Infrastructure
- scripts/tests/run.sh: Test harness for running all smoke tests
- scripts/tests/test-common-lib.sh: Common library validation (5 tests)
- scripts/tests/test-docker-agent-v2.sh: Installer smoke tests (4 tests)
- scripts/tests/integration/: Container-based integration tests (5 scenarios)
- All tests passing ✓

## Refactored Installer

### install-docker-agent-v2.sh
- Reduced from 1098 to 563 lines (48% code reduction)
- Uses shared libraries for all common operations
- NEW: --dry-run flag support
- Maintains 100% backward compatibility with original
- Fully tested with smoke and integration tests

### Key Improvements
- Sudo escalation: 100+ lines → 1 function call
- Download logic: 51 lines → 1 function call
- Service creation: 33 lines → 2 function calls
- Logging: Standardized across all operations
- Error handling: Improved with common library

## Documentation

### Rollout Strategy (docs/installer-v2-rollout.md)
- 3-phase rollout plan (Alpha → Beta → GA)
- Feature flag mechanism for gradual deployment
- Testing checklist and success metrics
- Rollback procedures and communication plan

### Developer Guides
- docs/script-library-guide.md: Complete library usage guide
- docs/CONTRIBUTING-SCRIPTS.md: Contribution workflow
- docs/installer-v2-quickref.md: Quick reference for operators

## Metrics

- Code reduction: 48% (1098 → 563 lines)
- Reusable functions: 0 → 30+
- Test coverage: 0 → 8 test scenarios
- Documentation: 0 → 5 comprehensive guides

## Testing

All tests passing:
- Smoke tests: 2/2 passed (8 test cases)
- Integration tests: 5/5 scenarios passed
- Bundled output: Syntax validated, dry-run tested

## Next Steps

This lays the foundation for migrating other installers (install.sh,
install-sensor-proxy.sh) to use the same pattern, reducing overall
maintenance burden and improving code quality across the project.
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# Contributing to Pulse Installer Scripts
## Workflow Overview
1. **Plan** the change (refactor, new feature, bugfix) and confirm whether the
shared libraries already support your needs.
2. **Implement** in the modular source file (e.g., `scripts/install-foo-v2.sh`).
3. **Add/Update tests** (smoke + integration where applicable).
4. **Bundle** (`make bundle-scripts`) and verify outputs.
5. **Document** any behavioural changes.
6. **Submit PR** with summary, testing results, and rollout considerations.
## Expectations
- Use shared libraries (`scripts/lib/*.sh`) instead of duplicating helpers.
- Maintain backward compatibility; introduce feature flags when needed.
- Keep legacy script versions until rollout completes.
- Ensure `scripts/tests/run.sh` (smoke) and relevant integration tests pass.
- Run `make lint-scripts` (shellcheck) before submitting.
- Update `scripts/bundle.manifest` and regenerate bundles.
- Provide before/after metrics when refactoring (size reduction, test coverage).
## Testing Checklist
- `scripts/tests/run.sh`
- Relevant `scripts/tests/integration/*` scripts (add new ones if needed)
- Manual `--dry-run` invocation of the script when feasible
- Bundle validation: `bash -n dist/<script>.sh` and `dist/<script>.sh --dry-run`
## Useful Commands
```bash
# Lint & format
make lint-scripts
# Run smoke tests
scripts/tests/run.sh
# Run integration tests
scripts/tests/integration/test-<name>.sh
# Rebuild bundles
make bundle-scripts
```
## Resources
- `docs/script-library-guide.md` — detailed patterns and examples
- `scripts/lib/README.md` — library function reference
- `docs/installer-v2-rollout.md` — rollout process for installers
- GitHub Discussions / internal Slack for questions