From c3bc8f74a681b5c62e3cb2c9ef6cf65bd178b370 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Winkler Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:47:23 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Cleanup --- templates/rde/README.md | 5 - templates/rde/REFACTORING.md | 150 ------------------------------ templates/rde/SUMMARY.md | 172 ----------------------------------- templates/rde/flake.lock | 6 +- 4 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 330 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 templates/rde/REFACTORING.md delete mode 100644 templates/rde/SUMMARY.md diff --git a/templates/rde/README.md b/templates/rde/README.md index c28ac3c..d3a4cbf 100644 --- a/templates/rde/README.md +++ b/templates/rde/README.md @@ -367,11 +367,6 @@ The CI runs on: This ensures that users can confidently use the template knowing that all advertised functionality has been verified. -## Related Documentation - -- [REFACTORING.md](REFACTORING.md) - Technical details about the modular structure -- [SUMMARY.md](SUMMARY.md) - Metrics and comparison with original template - ## Usage Use this template with: diff --git a/templates/rde/REFACTORING.md b/templates/rde/REFACTORING.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7098105..0000000 --- a/templates/rde/REFACTORING.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,150 +0,0 @@ -# Template Refactoring Summary - -## Overview -This document summarizes the refactoring improvements made to the RDE (Research Development Environment) template flake. - -## Changes Made - -### 1. File Structure Reorganization -**Before**: Single 688-line `flake.nix` file -**After**: Modular structure with 17 files across 5 directories - -``` -templates/rde/ -├── flake.nix (261 lines) - Main configuration -├── README.md - User documentation -├── REFACTORING.md - This file -├── overlays/ (5 files) -│ ├── r.nix - R package configuration -│ ├── python.nix - Python package configuration -│ ├── rix.nix - rstats-on-nix integration -│ ├── theme.nix - Neovim theme setup -│ └── project-scripts.nix - Script wrapper definitions -├── hosts/ (5 files) -│ ├── default.nix - Merges all host configs -│ ├── python.nix - Python command definitions -│ ├── julia.nix - Julia command definitions -│ ├── r.nix - R command definitions -│ └── utils.nix - Utility command definitions -├── lib/ (2 files) -│ ├── shell-hook.nix - Dev shell welcome message -│ └── mini-notify-config.lua - Neovim notification config -└── scripts/ (4 files) - ├── initPython.sh - Python project initialization - ├── initProject.sh - Project structure setup - ├── updateDeps.sh - Dependency update script - └── activateDevenv.sh - Devenv activation -``` - -### 2. Key Improvements - -#### Separation of Concerns -- **Config**: Main configuration stays in flake.nix -- **Overlays**: Package modifications isolated in overlays/ -- **Hosts**: Command definitions organized by language in hosts/ -- **Scripts**: Shell scripts extracted to scripts/ directory -- **Helpers**: Utility functions in lib/ - -#### Readability -- Reduced main file from 688 to 261 lines (62% reduction) -- Added strategic comments explaining key sections -- Extracted long inline strings to separate files -- Grouped related functionality together - -#### Maintainability -- Language-specific changes isolated to dedicated files -- Easy to add new languages (create new host/overlay files) -- Easy to modify scripts without touching Nix code -- Clear separation between different concerns - -#### Reusability -- Individual overlays can be reused in other projects -- Host definitions can be copied/modified independently -- Scripts can be tested/modified separately -- Modular design allows selective adoption - -### 3. Specific Extractions - -#### Shell Scripts (200+ lines → 4 files) -- `initPython.sh`: Python project initialization logic -- `initProject.sh`: Directory structure and git setup -- `updateDeps.sh`: Dependency update automation -- `activateDevenv.sh`: Devenv shell activation - -#### Overlays (100+ lines → 5 files) -- `r.nix`: R package management with rix integration -- `python.nix`: Python package configuration -- `rix.nix`: rstats-on-nix package source -- `theme.nix`: Neovim colorscheme handling -- `project-scripts.nix`: Script wrapper generation - -#### Host Definitions (200+ lines → 5 files) -- `python.nix`: marimo, ipy, py, initPython commands -- `julia.nix`: jl, pluto, initJl commands -- `r.nix`: R console command -- `utils.nix`: initProject, updateDeps, devenv commands -- `default.nix`: Merges all host configurations - -#### Helper Functions (40+ lines → 2 files) -- `shell-hook.nix`: Dev shell welcome message generation -- `mini-notify-config.lua`: Neovim notification filtering - -### 4. Added Documentation - -#### README.md -- Overview of template purpose -- Directory structure explanation -- Benefits of modular design -- Configuration instructions -- Extension guidelines -- Usage examples - -#### Inline Comments -- Section headers in flake.nix -- Explanation of key configuration blocks -- Purpose of each import -- Documentation of categories and settings - -### 5. Benefits Achieved - -1. **Maintainability**: - - Changes to one language don't affect others - - Easy to locate and modify specific functionality - - Clear ownership of different components - -2. **Readability**: - - Main file is now scannable and understandable - - Related code grouped together - - Inline documentation guides users - -3. **Testability**: - - Scripts can be tested independently - - Overlays can be verified in isolation - - Smaller files are easier to debug - -4. **Extensibility**: - - Clear patterns for adding new languages - - Easy to add new commands - - Simple to customize per language - -5. **Learning**: - - New users can understand the template structure - - Examples in each file guide modifications - - Documentation explains purpose and usage - -## Migration Guide - -For users of the old template: -1. The functionality remains identical -2. Configuration in the main config section is the same -3. All commands work exactly as before -4. To customize, now edit the specific file in the appropriate directory - -## Future Improvements - -Possible future enhancements: -- Add validation scripts for configuration -- Create unit tests for individual modules -- Add more language examples (Go, Rust, etc.) -- Create a configuration wizard script -- Add CI/CD integration examples diff --git a/templates/rde/SUMMARY.md b/templates/rde/SUMMARY.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9b9947d..0000000 --- a/templates/rde/SUMMARY.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,172 +0,0 @@ -# Template Refactoring - Complete Summary - -## 🎯 Objective Achieved -Successfully refactored the RDE template from a single 688-line file into a modular, maintainable structure. - -## 📊 Key Metrics - -| Aspect | Before | After | Improvement | -|--------|--------|-------|-------------| -| **Main file (flake.nix)** | 688 lines | 261 lines | **62% reduction** | -| **File structure** | 1 monolithic file | 17 modular files | **Better organized** | -| **Documentation** | 0 lines | 218 lines | **Fully documented** | -| **Directories** | 0 | 5 organized dirs | **Clear structure** | - -## 📁 New Structure - -``` -templates/rde/ -├── 📄 flake.nix (261 lines) # Main config - clean & commented -├── 📖 README.md # User guide -├── 📖 REFACTORING.md # Technical details -│ -├── 📂 overlays/ # Package configurations -│ ├── r.nix # R packages -│ ├── python.nix # Python packages -│ ├── rix.nix # R nixpkgs source -│ ├── theme.nix # Neovim themes -│ └── project-scripts.nix # Script wrappers -│ -├── 📂 hosts/ # Command definitions -│ ├── default.nix # Merger -│ ├── python.nix # Python commands -│ ├── julia.nix # Julia commands -│ ├── r.nix # R commands -│ └── utils.nix # Utility commands -│ -├── 📂 lib/ # Helper functions -│ ├── shell-hook.nix # Welcome message -│ └── mini-notify-config.lua # Neovim config -│ -└── 📂 scripts/ # Shell scripts - ├── initPython.sh # Python init - ├── initProject.sh # Project setup - ├── updateDeps.sh # Update deps - └── activateDevenv.sh # Devenv activation -``` - -## ✨ Key Improvements - -### 1. **Separation of Concerns** -- Configuration stays in main flake.nix -- Language-specific code in dedicated files -- Scripts separated from Nix code -- Helpers isolated in lib/ - -### 2. **Enhanced Readability** -- Main file reduced from 688 → 261 lines -- Strategic comments explain sections -- Clear naming conventions -- Logical grouping of related code - -### 3. **Better Maintainability** -- Modify one language without affecting others -- Easy to locate specific functionality -- Clear patterns for adding features -- Reduced risk of breaking changes - -### 4. **Improved Extensibility** -- Add new languages: create host + overlay files -- Add new commands: edit relevant host file -- Modify scripts: edit .sh files directly -- Customize behavior: clear config section - -### 5. **Comprehensive Documentation** -- README.md: User-facing guide -- REFACTORING.md: Technical details -- Inline comments: Explain key sections -- Examples: Show how to extend - -## 🔄 Backwards Compatibility - -✅ **Zero Breaking Changes** -- All existing functionality preserved -- Same configuration interface -- All commands work identically -- Migration is seamless - -## 🎓 Learning Benefits - -### For Users -- Easier to understand template structure -- Clear examples for customization -- Self-documenting code organization -- Guided by inline comments - -### For Developers -- Easy to modify individual components -- Clear separation aids debugging -- Modular structure enables testing -- Well-documented refactoring process - -## 📈 Before & After Comparison - -### Before Refactoring -```nix -{ - description = "New Project"; - outputs = { ... }: let - config = { ... }; - # 200+ lines of inline bash scripts - initPython = '' - #!/usr/bin/env bash - # ... lots of bash code ... - ''; - # 100+ lines of overlay definitions - rOverlay = final: prev: let - # ... complex overlay code ... - # 300+ lines of host definitions - hosts = { - marimo = let marimoInit = '' - # ... more inline bash ... - # ... continues for 688 lines total -``` - -### After Refactoring -```nix -{ - description = "New Project"; - outputs = { ... }: let - # Clear config section - config = { ... }; - - # Import from organized modules - rOverlay = import ./overlays/r.nix; - pythonOverlay = import ./overlays/python.nix; - # ... clean imports ... - - # Main configuration - projectConfig = forSystems (system: - # ... focused on structure, not details -``` - -## 🚀 Next Steps - -The template is now: -1. ✅ Well-organized and modular -2. ✅ Fully documented -3. ✅ Easy to maintain -4. ✅ Simple to extend -5. ✅ Ready for production use - -## 💡 Usage - -No changes required for existing users! The template works exactly as before, but now with: -- Better code organization -- Comprehensive documentation -- Easier customization options -- Clearer structure for learning - -## 📝 Files Modified - -- `flake.nix` - Simplified and reorganized -- Created `overlays/` - Package configurations -- Created `hosts/` - Command definitions -- Created `lib/` - Helper functions -- Created `scripts/` - Shell scripts -- Added `README.md` - User documentation -- Added `REFACTORING.md` - Technical guide - -## 🎉 Success! - -The refactoring is complete. The template is now significantly more maintainable, readable, and extensible while preserving all original functionality. diff --git a/templates/rde/flake.lock b/templates/rde/flake.lock index 6521118..5ab196a 100644 --- a/templates/rde/flake.lock +++ b/templates/rde/flake.lock @@ -46,11 +46,11 @@ ] }, "locked": { - "lastModified": 1768314902, - "narHash": "sha256-faz7r9QbUxVyBNuu1rEHTilNBJc/wrzKQ5tibg1cSBI=", + "lastModified": 1768552827, + "narHash": "sha256-hOcpR1vSawDkIVgAJY96Y7jBy+mXdWCqQ5Ig0fDSUEQ=", "owner": "dwinkler1", "repo": "nixCatsConfig", - "rev": "bad4147e0374280c447c24900f0f738c75f89c80", + "rev": "53dfaba70d16a179f8a6dbd40d7b06cd495bbc15", "type": "github" }, "original": {