Change Expected Command Naming

Mar 9, 2025 by ADMIN 31 views

Introduction

In an effort to minimize the likelihood of name conflicts in the path and prepare for the implementation of new Dryad commands, a new naming convention is being introduced for standard commands belonging to a root or a stem under the dyd/commands folder. This change aims to provide a more organized and structured approach to command naming, making it easier to identify and manage commands within the system.

New Command Naming Convention

The new naming convention for standard commands is as follows: dyd-<resource>-<action>. This format consists of three main components:

dyd: This prefix is used to identify the command as a Dryad command.
<resource>: This component represents the type of resource or entity being acted upon. For example, root or stem.
<action>: This component represents the action being performed on the resource. For example, build or run.

Example Command Names

To illustrate the new naming convention, let's consider a few examples:

Instead of using default as the command invoked to build a root, it should be dyd-root-build.
Instead of using default as the command invoked to run a stem, it should be dyd-stem-run.
For a command that creates a new stem, the new name would be dyd-stem-create.
For a command that deletes a root, the new name would be dyd-root-delete.

Compatibility Shim

To ensure a smooth transition to the new naming convention, a compatibility shim will be added. This shim will check if the new command name is available, and if not, it will fall back to the previously used one. This will allow existing scripts and workflows to continue functioning without interruption.

Benefits of the New Naming Convention

The new naming convention offers several benefits, including:

Improved organization: The new format makes it easier to identify and manage commands within the system.
Reduced name conflicts: By using a standardized naming convention, the likelihood of name conflicts in the path is minimized.
Easier maintenance: The new format makes it easier to update and modify commands without affecting existing scripts and workflows.

Implementation Plan

The implementation plan for the new naming convention is as follows:

Update command names: Update all standard commands belonging to a root or a stem under the dyd/commands folder to follow the new naming convention.
Add compatibility shim: Add a compatibility shim to check if the new command name is available, and if not, fall back to the previously used one.
Test and validate: Thoroughly test and validate the new naming convention to ensure that it works as expected.

Conclusion

Introduction

In our previous article, we introduced a new naming convention for standard commands belonging to a root or a stem under the dyd/commands folder. This change aims to provide a more organized and structured approach to command naming, making it easier to identify and manage commands within the system. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about the new naming convention.

Q: What is the purpose of the new naming convention?

A: The new naming convention is designed to minimize the likelihood of name conflicts in the path and prepare for the implementation of new Dryad commands. It provides a more organized and structured approach to command naming, making it easier to identify and manage commands within the system.

Q: What is the format of the new naming convention?

A: The new naming convention consists of three main components:

dyd: This prefix is used to identify the command as a Dryad command.
<resource>: This component represents the type of resource or entity being acted upon. For example, root or stem.
<action>: This component represents the action being performed on the resource. For example, build or run.

Q: How do I update my existing commands to follow the new naming convention?

A: To update your existing commands, simply replace the old name with the new one. For example, if you have a command called default that builds a root, you would update it to dyd-root-build. If you have a command called default that runs a stem, you would update it to dyd-stem-run.

Q: What happens if I use the old command name after the new naming convention is implemented?

A: If you use the old command name after the new naming convention is implemented, the system will fall back to the previously used one. This is because a compatibility shim will be added to check if the new command name is available, and if not, it will fall back to the old one.

Q: Why is the compatibility shim necessary?

A: The compatibility shim is necessary to ensure a smooth transition to the new naming convention. It allows existing scripts and workflows to continue functioning without interruption, even if they use the old command names.

Q: How will the new naming convention affect my scripts and workflows?

A: The new naming convention will not affect your scripts and workflows in any way. The compatibility shim will ensure that your scripts and workflows continue to function as expected, even if they use the old command names.

Q: Can I customize the new naming convention to fit my specific needs?

A: Yes, you can customize the new naming convention to fit your specific needs. However, it is recommended that you follow the standard format to ensure consistency and ease of use.

Q: What are the benefits of the new naming convention?

A: The new naming convention offers several benefits, including:

Improved organization: The new format makes it easier to identify and manage commands within the system.
Reduced name conflicts: By using a standardized naming convention, the likelihood of name conflicts in the path is minimized.
Easier maintenance: The new format makes it easier to update and modify commands without affecting existing scripts and workflows.

Conclusion

The new naming convention for standard commands is an important step towards improving the organization and maintainability of the Dryad system. By following this convention, developers can ensure that their commands are easily identifiable and manageable, reducing the likelihood of name conflicts and making it easier to update and modify commands in the future.