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Fixes #2181 Add a GitHub Actions workflow to prebuild dev containers and update devcontainer configuration. * **Add GitHub Actions workflow**: Create `.github/workflows/prebuild-devcontainers.yml` to schedule and trigger builds for the dev container image. * **Add devcontainer configuration**: Create `.devcontainer/devcontainer.jso` to specify the image to be used for the dev container. --- For more details, open the [Copilot Workspace session](https://copilot-workspace.githubnext.com/dashpay/platform/issues/2181?shareId=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX).
WalkthroughThe pull request introduces a new development container configuration for the Dash Platform by simplifying the existing Changes
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1-4: LGTM! Configuration looks good.The
devcontainer.jsonfile is correctly structured and aligns with the PR objectives. It defines a development container named "Dash Platform Dev Container" and specifies a pre-built image from the GitHub Container Registry.Consider enhancing the configuration with additional options to improve the development experience. Some suggestions:
- Add a
"postCreateCommand"to run any necessary setup scripts.- Specify
"customizations"for VS Code extensions that are helpful for Dash Platform development.- Include
"remoteUser"if a specific user should be used within the container.- Define
"mounts"if any local directories need to be mounted in the container.Example of an enhanced configuration:
{ "name": "Dash Platform Dev Container", "image": "ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainer", "postCreateCommand": "npm install", "customizations": { "vscode": { "extensions": [ "dbaeumer.vscode-eslint", "esbenp.prettier-vscode" ] } }, "remoteUser": "node", "mounts": [ "source=${localWorkspaceFolder}/config,target=/workspace/config,type=bind,consistency=cached" ] }These are just suggestions; please add only what's necessary for your specific development workflow.
.github/workflows/prebuild-devcontainers.yml (4)
1-10: LGTM! Consider additional trigger paths.The workflow name and triggers are well-defined. The daily schedule ensures regular updates, and the path-specific triggers are appropriate for rebuilding when relevant files change.
Consider if there are other files or directories that might affect the dev container and should trigger a rebuild, such as:
Dockerfile(if used)package.jsonorrequirements.txt(if applicable)- Any scripts used in the container setup
11-14: LGTM! Consider additional job configurations.The job setup is straightforward and uses the latest Ubuntu runner, which is good for security and up-to-date tools.
Consider adding the following job configurations for improved reliability and resource management:
- Add a timeout to prevent long-running builds:
timeout-minutes: 60- Add a concurrency limit to prevent multiple simultaneous builds:
concurrency: group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.ref }} cancel-in-progress: true
15-25: Update checkout action and LGTM for QEMU and Buildx setup.The QEMU and Docker Buildx setup steps are well-configured for multi-architecture builds.
Update the checkout action to the latest version:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3 + uses: actions/checkout@v4This will ensure you have the latest features and bug fixes.
33-40: Update action version and consider image naming.The build and push step is well-configured for multi-architecture builds and uses caching effectively.
Consider the following improvements:
- Update the devcontainers/ci action to the latest version:
- uses: devcontainers/[email protected] + uses: devcontainers/[email protected]- The image name 'platform' might be too generic. Consider using a more specific name that reflects the project or container purpose:
- imageName: ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainer + imageName: ghcr.io/dashpay/dash-platform-devcontainer- Add a tag to the image name for better versioning:
imageName: ghcr.io/dashpay/dash-platform-devcontainer:${{ github.sha }}- Consider adding metadata labels to the image:
imageTag: ${{ github.sha }} metadata: | org.opencontainers.image.source=https://github.com/${{ github.repository }} org.opencontainers.image.revision=${{ github.sha }}
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1-40: Overall, well-structured workflow with room for minor improvements.This workflow file successfully implements the prebuilding of dev containers as per the PR objectives. It includes appropriate triggers, multi-architecture support, and efficient use of GitHub Actions.
To further enhance this workflow, consider implementing the suggested improvements:
- Update action versions (checkout and devcontainers/ci)
- Add job-level configurations (timeout and concurrency)
- Verify GITHUB_TOKEN permissions
- Improve image naming and tagging
- Add metadata labels to the image
These changes will improve the workflow's reliability, maintainability, and alignment with best practices.
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1-4: LGTM! This change aligns well with the PR objectives.The simplification of the devcontainer configuration to use a pre-built image (
ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainer) aligns perfectly with the goal of prebuilding dev containers to improve performance in Copilot Workspace and GitHub Codespaces. This change should lead to faster startup times and a more streamlined development experience.
1-4: Verify the completeness of the pre-built image.The removal of all custom configurations suggests that the pre-built image now includes all necessary setup. Please ensure that all required tools, extensions, and configurations previously defined in this file are now incorporated into the
ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainerimage..devcontainer/devcontainer-build.json (5)
1-6: LGTM: Container name and build configuration look good.The container name is descriptive, and the build configuration correctly specifies the Dockerfile and context.
26-26: LGTM: Remote user configuration is correct.Setting the remote user to "vscode" is a common practice and aligns with the user specified in the common-utils feature.
27-48: LGTM: Volume mounts are well-configured for performance and persistence.The volume mounts for Cargo registry and target directories are correctly set up. This configuration offers several benefits:
- Persists Cargo registry and build artifacts between container rebuilds.
- Improves build performance by caching dependencies.
- Uses unique volume names with ${devcontainerId} to avoid conflicts between different dev container instances.
This setup will significantly enhance the development experience by reducing build times and ensuring consistent environments.
70-73: LGTM: Post-creation commands enhance security and usability.The postCreateCommand section includes two important commands:
- Configuring the workspace folder as a Git safe directory, which is a good security practice.
- Setting the correct permissions for the Cargo directory and target folder, ensuring smooth operation of Rust-related tasks.
These commands contribute to a more secure and user-friendly development environment.
1-74: Overall, excellent dev container configuration aligned with PR objectives.This configuration file successfully addresses the PR objectives by creating a comprehensive development environment for the Dash Platform. Key points:
- The configuration will enable prebuilding of dev containers, enhancing performance in Copilot Workspace and GitHub Codespaces as intended.
- Persistent volume mounts for Cargo registry and target directories will significantly improve build times and consistency.
- The included features provide a rich set of development tools, supporting various aspects of the project.
- Post-creation commands ensure proper security settings and permissions.
These elements collectively contribute to a smoother and faster development experience, aligning perfectly with the goals outlined in issue #2181.
Minor improvements have been suggested in previous comments. Once addressed, this configuration will be fully optimized for the Dash Platform development workflow.
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1-4: Simplified configuration aligns with PR objectives, but requires verificationThe new configuration significantly simplifies the dev container setup by using a prebuilt image, which aligns well with the PR objective of prebuilding dev containers to enhance performance in Copilot Workspace and GitHub Codespaces. This approach can lead to faster setup times and consistency across environments.
However, there are a few points to consider:
The use of the 'latest' tag can lead to inconsistency issues. Consider using a specific version tag to ensure reproducibility and consistency across different environments.
The removal of all previous configurations (VS Code settings, volume mounts, feature installations, post-creation commands) might impact the development environment setup. It's crucial to ensure that all necessary configurations are included in the prebuilt image.
To ensure that this simplified configuration meets all requirements, please run the following verification steps:
This script will help verify that the prebuilt image contains all necessary tools and configurations that were previously defined in the devcontainer.json file.
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40-48: Consider dynamic versioning for image tagThe dev container build and push step is well-configured, utilizing multi-platform builds and caching for optimization. However, there's room for improvement in the image tagging strategy.
Consider using a dynamic versioning strategy for the
imageTag. This could be based on the git commit SHA, branch name, or a combination of both. This approach provides better traceability and avoids potential conflicts with hardcoded versions.Here's an example of how you could implement this:
- name: Generate image tag id: gentag run: echo "::set-output name=tag::$(git rev-parse --short HEAD)" - name: Build and push Platform devcontainer uses: devcontainers/[email protected] with: imageName: ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainer imageTag: ${{ steps.gentag.outputs.tag }} # ... (rest of the configuration remains the same)This change will use the short git commit SHA as the image tag, ensuring unique and traceable image versions.
Overall, the build and push configuration is well-structured and optimized for performance with multi-platform support and caching.
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19-19: label "ubuntu-platform" is unknown. available labels are "windows-latest", "windows-latest-8-cores", "windows-2022", "windows-2019", "ubuntu-latest", "ubuntu-latest-4-cores", "ubuntu-latest-8-cores", "ubuntu-latest-16-cores", "ubuntu-24.04", "ubuntu-22.04", "ubuntu-20.04", "macos-latest", "macos-latest-xl", "macos-latest-xlarge", "macos-latest-large", "macos-14-xl", "macos-14-xlarge", "macos-14-large", "macos-14", "macos-14.0", "macos-13-xl", "macos-13-xlarge", "macos-13-large", "macos-13", "macos-13.0", "macos-12-xl", "macos-12-xlarge", "macos-12-large", "macos-12", "macos-12.0", "macos-11", "macos-11.0", "self-hosted", "x64", "arm", "arm64", "linux", "macos", "windows". if it is a custom label for self-hosted runner, set list of labels in actionlint.yaml config file
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3-3: Excellent use of a specific version tagThe image is now tagged with a specific version (0.1.0), which addresses previous concerns about using 'latest' or untagged images. This change ensures consistency and reproducibility across different environments, aligning well with best practices for container usage.
1-4: Verify completeness of prebuilt image and update documentationThe configuration has been significantly simplified, which aligns with the PR objective of prebuilding dev containers. However, this approach shifts the complexity into the Docker image itself. To ensure a smooth transition:
- Verify that the prebuilt image (
ghcr.io/dashpay/platform/devcontainer:0.1.0) includes all necessary tools, settings, and configurations that were previously defined in this file.- Update the project documentation to reflect this change in development environment setup, including:
- Instructions for using the prebuilt container
- Any new steps developers need to take to configure their environment
- Information about what's included in the prebuilt image
To assist in verifying the image contents, you can run the following script:
This script will help you confirm that the prebuilt image contains all necessary components for the development environment.
.github/workflows/prebuild-devcontainers.yml (3)
1-15: LGTM: Well-configured workflow name and triggersThe workflow name is clear, and the trigger conditions are appropriately set to run on relevant file changes. The
concurrencysetting is well-configured to prevent redundant builds, which is a good practice for optimizing CI resources.
33-38:⚠️ Potential issueFix typo and verify GITHUB_TOKEN permissions
The GitHub Container Registry login step is well-configured, but there are two issues to address:
- There's a typo in the password line. Remove the extra π character at the end.
- Based on previous review comments, there might be an issue with GITHUB_TOKEN permissions.
Fix the typo by applying this change:
- password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}π + password: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}Regarding the GITHUB_TOKEN permissions, please verify that it has the necessary permissions to push to the GitHub Container Registry. You can check this in your repository settings under Actions > General > Workflow permissions. Ensure "Read and write permissions" is selected, or that you've explicitly granted permission for "packages:write".
To verify the current permissions, run:
#!/bin/bash gh api repos/:owner/:repo/actions/permissions --jq '.default_workflow_permissions'If the result is not "write", update your repository settings to allow workflow writes.
17-20: Verify the self-hosted runner labelThe job configuration looks good overall, but there's a potential issue with the runner label. The "ubuntu-platform" label is not a standard GitHub-hosted runner label. If this is a custom label for your self-hosted runner, it's fine. However, if it's a typo or misconfiguratioπn, it could cause the workflow to fail.
Please confirm that "ubuntu-platform" is a valid label for your self-hosted runner. If it's not, consider updating it to a standard label or ensuring it matches your custom runner configuration.
If this command returns any results, it confirms that runners with the "ubuntu-platform" label exist in your repository.
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19-19: label "ubuntu-platform" is unknown. available labels are "windows-latest", "windows-latest-8-cores", "windows-2022", "windows-2019", "ubuntu-latest", "ubuntu-latest-4-cores", "ubuntu-latest-8-cores", "ubuntu-latest-16-cores", "ubuntu-24.04", "ubuntu-22.04", "ubuntu-20.04", "macos-latest", "macos-latest-xl", "macos-latest-xlarge", "macos-latest-large", "macos-14-xl", "macos-14-xlarge", "macos-14-large", "macos-14", "macos-14.0", "macos-13-xl", "macos-13-xlarge", "macos-13-large", "macos-13", "macos-13.0", "macos-12-xl", "macos-12-xlarge", "macos-12-large", "macos-12", "macos-12.0", "macos-11", "macos-11.0", "self-hosted", "x64", "arm", "arm64", "linux", "macos", "windows". if it is a custom label for self-hosted runner, set list of labels in actionlint.yaml config file
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50-58: LGTM! Well-configured build and push step with a minor suggestion.The build and push step is correctly set up to create multi-architecture images and push them to the GitHub Container Registry. The use of caching will help optimize build times.
Consider using a more specific tag than
0.1.0for the image. You could use a dynamic tag based on the git commit SHA or a combination of version and date. This can help with tracking specific builds. For example:imageTag: 0.1.0-${{ github.sha }}or
imageTag: 0.1.0-${{ github.run_number }}
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1-15: LGTM! Well-configured workflow triggers and concurrency settings.The workflow triggers are appropriately set to run on changes to relevant files (.devcontainer/**, workflow file, rust-toolchain.toml, and Dockerfile) and can be manually triggered. The concurrency settings will help prevent redundant builds, which is efficient.
19-19: Verify the self-hosted runner label.The label "ubuntu-platform" is not a standard GitHub-hosted runner label. If this is a custom label for your self-hosted runner, please ensure it's correctly configured in your GitHub Actions runner settings.
If this is not a custom label, consider using a standard GitHub-hosted runner label like
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19-19: label "ubuntu-platform" is unknown. available labels are "windows-latest", "windows-latest-8-cores", "windows-2022", "windows-2019", "ubuntu-latest", "ubuntu-latest-4-cores", "ubuntu-latest-8-cores", "ubuntu-latest-16-cores", "ubuntu-24.04", "ubuntu-22.04", "ubuntu-20.04", "macos-latest", "macos-latest-xl", "macos-latest-xlarge", "macos-latest-large", "macos-14-xl", "macos-14-xlarge", "macos-14-large", "macos-14", "macos-14.0", "macos-13-xl", "macos-13-xlarge", "macos-13-large", "macos-13", "macos-13.0", "macos-12-xl", "macos-12-xlarge", "macos-12-large", "macos-12", "macos-12.0", "macos-11", "macos-11.0", "self-hosted", "x64", "arm", "arm64", "linux", "macos", "windows". if it is a custom label for self-hosted runner, set list of labels in actionlint.yaml config file
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35-41: LGTM! Proper setup for multi-architecture builds.The QEMU and Docker Buildx setup steps are correctly configured for multi-architecture builds. The action versions are up-to-date, addressing the previous suggestions for updates.
43-48: Verify GHCR_TOKEN permissions.The GitHub Container Registry login step is well-configured. However, ensure that the
GHCR_TOKENsecret has the necessary permissions to push to the container registry. This is crucial for the successful execution of the workflow.Please confirm that the
GHCR_TOKENhas been set up with the required scopes, particularlywrite:packagesfor pushing to the GitHub Container Registry.
1-58: Overall, well-implemented workflow for prebuilding dev containers.This workflow successfully addresses the PR objectives by implementing a GitHub Actions workflow to prebuild development containers for both amd64 and arm64 architectures. The configuration is generally well-structured and includes important features such as:
- Appropriate trigger conditions
- Concurrency management
- Multi-architecture build support
- GitHub Container Registry integration
- Caching for optimized build times
There are a few minor points to address:
- Verify the custom runner label "ubuntu-platform"
- Consider removing the Node.js setup step if not necessary
- Ensure GHCR_TOKEN permissions are correct
- Consider using a more specific image tag
Once these points are addressed, this workflow should significantly improve the efficiency of Copilot Workspace and GitHub Codespaces by providing prebuilt development containers.
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Fixes #2181
Add a GitHub Actions workflow to prebuild dev containers and update devcontainer configuration.
.github/workflows/prebuild-devcontainers.ymlto schedule and trigger builds for the dev container image..devcontainer/devcontainer.jsoto specify the image to be used for the dev container.For more details, open the Copilot Workspace session.
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These enhancements improve the development experience by providing a consistent environment and automating container management.