The current configuration management system in Veraison, while flexible, presents significant complexity challenges for users, especially in production environments.

[kallal79]

Problem Statement

Based on the configuration documentation in src/services/configuration.md, several challenges exist:

1. Complex YAML configuration structure with many interdependent settings
2. No built-in configuration validation tools
3. Limited guidance on configuration best practices for different deployment scenarios
4. Potential for misconfiguration in security-critical settings

Impact

These issues:

• Increase the risk of deployment failures due to configuration errors
• Make it harder to maintain and update configurations
• Create security risks through potential misconfigurations
• Slow down the adoption process for new users

Proposed Solution

1. Develop a configuration validation tool that:
   • Validates syntax and semantic correctness
   • Checks for security best practices
   • Provides helpful error messages and suggestions
2. Add configuration templates for common deployment scenarios
3. Implement configuration migration tools for version upgrades
4. Add comprehensive configuration documentation with:
   • Best practices guide
   • Security hardening recommendations
   • Troubleshooting guide for common issues

Additional Context

This would significantly improve the user experience while reducing the risk of misconfigurations, especially in production environments.

Tags: #enhancement #configuration #security #tooling