Read defaults from meta/argument_specs.yml

[nkakouros]

Summary

Defaults are defined in defaults/main.yml. But, the meta/argument_specs.yml file also supports defining the default value of variables. Maintaining both is just duplicating code. A role author could keep defaults only in defaults/main.yml but that would require the users to look at two files to find out about variable documentation.

It would be great if meta/argument_specs.yml was also consulted for default values of variables. To avoid conflicts with defaults/main.yml, the latter could take precedence.

Issue Type

Feature Idea

Component Name

argument_specs

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[nkakouros]

@mattclay What are you waiting for from me?

[mattclay]

@nkakouros The waiting_on_contributor label is documented as follows:

The feature or fix would be accepted, but there are no plans to actively work on it.

If you'd like to work on this feature, I recommend starting a discussion on it first.

[s-hertel]

@nkakouros If you add an item to the meeting agenda, please mention what needs to be resolved or attend to have a conversation. If you wanted core to reconsider the priority you would need to advocate for it.

This was discussed when the initial feature was designed and it was decided against because it adds a lot of complexity. We're open to accepting a good implementation, so this is waiting on anyone in the community, not specifically you. Since it's a tricky one, starting a discussion as suggested above or creating a proposal would probably be the best way to start.

[nkakouros]

I meant to attend the meeting but just couldn't.

I bypassed the issue by adding a script in my roles and running it in CI after each commit. I will close this as I don't plan to work on this and there is a solution, although it would be nice to be baked in.