Replace PR validation and template with Definition of Done bot #64

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jwilger merged 2 commits from remove-pr-validation-workflow into main

2025-07-08 20:55:47 -07:00

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2025-07-08 20:38:36 -07:00

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Description

This PR replaces the complex PR validation workflow and template system with the simpler Definition of Done bot. This change significantly reduces friction in the development process while maintaining quality checks.

Problems with the previous system:

PR validation workflow caused excessive CI runs on every PR edit
Manual checkbox verification often delayed merges
Template enforcement created confusion with automated draft conversions
The system interfered with release automation workflows
HTML comment handling issues made PR descriptions messy

New approach with Definition of Done bot:

Automatically adds a quality checklist to every PR
No template enforcement or complex validation logic
Human reviewers manually verify each checklist item
Simpler and more straightforward PR creation process
Maintains quality standards without the overhead

Changes Made

Removed PR validation workflow (.github/workflows/pr-validation.yml)
- Eliminates excessive CI runs and draft conversion complexity
Removed PR template (.github/pull_request_template.md)
- No more template enforcement or formatting issues
Added Definition of Done configuration (dod.yaml)
- Contains the same quality checklist items from the old template
- Items include: code style, documentation, tests, performance, security, breaking changes, compatibility
Added Definition of Done workflow (.github/workflows/definition-of-done.yml)
- Automatically adds the checklist to new and edited PRs
- Simple and reliable
Updated documentation (CLAUDE.md and PLANNING.md)
- Removed all references to PR templates and validation
- Added guidance about PR labels
- Clarified that DoD checklist is for human verification only

Impact

This change simplifies the contributor experience while maintaining our quality standards. The Definition of Done bot provides the same checklist functionality without the complexity and friction of the previous system.

Definition of Done Checklist

Please ensure all items in this checklist are completed before merging:

Code follows project style guidelines
Changes are well-documented
All tests pass
Performance implications have been considered
Security implications have been reviewed
Breaking changes are documented
The change is backward compatible where possible

## Description This PR replaces the complex PR validation workflow and template system with the simpler Definition of Done bot. This change significantly reduces friction in the development process while maintaining quality checks. ### Problems with the previous system: - PR validation workflow caused excessive CI runs on every PR edit - Manual checkbox verification often delayed merges - Template enforcement created confusion with automated draft conversions - The system interfered with release automation workflows - HTML comment handling issues made PR descriptions messy ### New approach with Definition of Done bot: - Automatically adds a quality checklist to every PR - No template enforcement or complex validation logic - Human reviewers manually verify each checklist item - Simpler and more straightforward PR creation process - Maintains quality standards without the overhead ## Changes Made 1. **Removed PR validation workflow** (`.github/workflows/pr-validation.yml`) - Eliminates excessive CI runs and draft conversion complexity 2. **Removed PR template** (`.github/pull_request_template.md`) - No more template enforcement or formatting issues 3. **Added Definition of Done configuration** (`dod.yaml`) - Contains the same quality checklist items from the old template - Items include: code style, documentation, tests, performance, security, breaking changes, compatibility 4. **Added Definition of Done workflow** (`.github/workflows/definition-of-done.yml`) - Automatically adds the checklist to new and edited PRs - Simple and reliable 5. **Updated documentation** (`CLAUDE.md` and `PLANNING.md`) - Removed all references to PR templates and validation - Added guidance about PR labels - Clarified that DoD checklist is for human verification only ## Impact This change simplifies the contributor experience while maintaining our quality standards. The Definition of Done bot provides the same checklist functionality without the complexity and friction of the previous system. ## Definition of Done Checklist Please ensure all items in this checklist are completed before merging: - [x] Code follows project style guidelines - [x] Changes are well-documented - [x] All tests pass - [x] Performance implications have been considered - [x] Security implications have been reviewed - [x] Breaking changes are documented - [x] The change is backward compatible where possible

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2025-07-08 20:38:55 -07:00

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Pull Request Overview

This PR removes the existing PR validation workflow to streamline CI and reduce redundant checks.

Deleted the pr-validation.yml workflow file
Stops automatic PR description and checklist enforcement to eliminate friction
Relies on existing pre-commit hooks and CI instead of a separate validation workflow

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## Pull Request Overview This PR removes the existing PR validation workflow to streamline CI and reduce redundant checks. - Deleted the `pr-validation.yml` workflow file - Stops automatic PR description and checklist enforcement to eliminate friction - Relies on existing pre-commit hooks and CI instead of a separate validation workflow <details> <summary>Comments suppressed due to low confidence (2)</summary> </details>