headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/WORKFLOW_IMPLEMENTATION_MAP.md

Workflow Implementation Map

This document provides a visual guide to implementing and using the new Git workflow.

Document Navigation Map

START HERE
    │
    ├─→ WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md (THIS GUIDE)
    │   Overview of all changes and benefits
    │
    ├─→ Quick Setup Path (15 minutes)
    │   └─→ GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
    │       Configure repository for CI/CD
    │
    ├─→ Daily Development Path
    │   └─→ GIT_WORKFLOW.md
    │       Branching strategy and commit conventions
    │
    └─→ Release Path (5 minutes)
        ├─→ RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (quickest)
        │   Copy-paste commands
        │
        ├─→ RELEASE_GUIDE.md (detailed)
        │   Step-by-step instructions with verification
        │
        └─→ CI_CD_DESIGN.md (technical deep-dive)
            Architecture and design decisions

Implementation Timeline

Day 1: Setup (15 minutes)

Step 1: Review Documentation (5 min)

• Read WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md (you are here)
• Skim GIT_WORKFLOW.md
• Quick read of RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md

Step 2: GitHub Configuration (10 min)

• Follow GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
• Enable Actions
• Set up branch protection
• Configure runners

Day 2: Testing (30 minutes)

Step 1: Test CI Workflow (15 min)

• Create feature branch
• Push to trigger CI
• Verify checks pass in PR

Step 2: Test Release Workflow (15 min)

• Create test tag: v0.x.x-test
• Push tag to trigger release
• Verify GitHub Actions workflow
• Delete test tag

Day 3+: Production Use (Ongoing)

Daily Development:

• Use GIT_WORKFLOW.md for branching
• Create PRs from feature branches
• Get code review approval
• Merge to main

When Releasing:

• Use RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md
• Or RELEASE_GUIDE.md if first time
• Follow 5-minute release process
• Verify on GitHub and Artifact Hub

File Structure

headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/
│
├── Documentation (NEW)
│   ├── GIT_WORKFLOW.md
│   │   ├── Branching strategy
│   │   ├── Commit conventions
│   │   ├── Version numbering
│   │   └── Release overview
│   │
│   ├── RELEASE_GUIDE.md
│   │   ├── Step-by-step instructions
│   │   ├── Version updates
│   │   ├── Verification steps
│   │   └── Troubleshooting
│   │
│   ├── RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md
│   │   ├── One-minute release
│   │   ├── Command cheat sheet
│   │   └── Common issues
│   │
│   ├── CI_CD_DESIGN.md
│   │   ├── Architecture diagram
│   │   ├── Design decisions
│   │   ├── Workflow specifications
│   │   └── Performance tuning
│   │
│   ├── GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
│   │   ├── Quick setup steps
│   │   ├── Detailed configuration
│   │   ├── Verification tests
│   │   └── Troubleshooting
│   │
│   ├── WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md
│   │   ├── Problems solved
│   │   ├── Design principles
│   │   └── Benefits
│   │
│   └── WORKFLOW_IMPLEMENTATION_MAP.md
│       └── (This file - navigation guide)
│
├── .github/workflows/ (UPDATED)
│   ├── ci.yml
│   │   ├── Improved with npm cache
│   │   ├── Added artifact verification
│   │   └── Better error messages
│   │
│   └── publish.yml
│       ├── Deterministic builds
│       ├── Automatic checksum calculation
│       ├── Single tarball artifact
│       ├── Auto-metadata updates
│       └── Auto-commit of checksums
│
├── Metadata (SIMPLIFIED)
│   ├── artifacthub-pkg.yml (ROOT - single source)
│   │   └── Auto-updated by publish workflow
│   │
│   ├── artifacthub-repo.yml
│   │   └── Repository metadata (unchanged)
│   │
│   └── CHANGELOG.md
│       └── Release notes
│
└── Source Code (UNCHANGED)
    └── headlamp-sealed-secrets/
        ├── package.json (version source)
        ├── package-lock.json
        └── src/, dist/, etc.

Decision Tree: Which Document to Read

START
  │
  ├─ "I want to understand the changes"
  │  └─→ Read: WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md
  │
  ├─ "I need to set up the repository"
  │  └─→ Read: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
  │
  ├─ "I want to know our Git process"
  │  └─→ Read: GIT_WORKFLOW.md
  │
  ├─ "I'm cutting a release"
  │  ├─ "Quick command-line version"
  │  │  └─→ Read: RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md
  │  │
  │  └─ "Full step-by-step"
  │     └─→ Read: RELEASE_GUIDE.md
  │
  ├─ "I want technical details"
  │  └─→ Read: CI_CD_DESIGN.md
  │
  └─ "Something went wrong"
     ├─ CI workflow failed
     │  └─→ Check: CI_CD_DESIGN.md → Error Handling
     │
     ├─ Release didn't work
     │  └─→ Check: RELEASE_GUIDE.md → Troubleshooting
     │
     ├─ GitHub setup issue
     │  └─→ Check: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md → Troubleshooting
     │
     └─ General question
        └─→ Search relevant document for keyword

Role-Based Quick Starts

For Developers

You care about: Creating features, committing code, opening PRs

Start here:

1. Read: GIT_WORKFLOW.md (branching and commits)
2. skim: RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (for when you're ready to release)
3. Bookmark: CI_CD_DESIGN.md (for questions about workflows)

Key Commands:

# Feature branch
git checkout -b feature/my-feature
git add .
git commit -m "feat: description"
git push origin feature/my-feature

# Open PR on GitHub
# Wait for approval and CI to pass
# Merge via GitHub UI

For Release Managers

You care about: Cutting releases, versioning, Artifact Hub

Start here:

1. Follow: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md (first time only)
2. Read: RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md (for every release)
3. Keep handy: RELEASE_GUIDE.md (for detailed instructions)

Key Commands:

cd headlamp-sealed-secrets
npm version patch  # Bumps version in package.json
cd ..

# Edit artifacthub-pkg.yml: update version and appVersion

git add . && git commit -m "chore(release): bump to 0.2.5"
git push origin main
git tag -a v0.2.5 -m "Release v0.2.5"
git push origin v0.2.5

For DevOps/Infrastructure

You care about: CI/CD setup, runners, automation

Start here:

1. Read: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md (repository configuration)
2. Study: CI_CD_DESIGN.md (workflow architecture)
3. Review: .github/workflows/ files (actual implementation)

Key Tasks:

# Verify runner availability
gh runner list -R privilegedescalation/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin

# Monitor workflows
gh run list -R privilegedescalation/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin

# Check logs
gh run view <RUN_ID> -R privilegedescalation/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin

For Project Managers

You care about: Release timeline, process clarity, versioning

Start here:

1. Read: WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md (benefits and timeline)
2. Review: RELEASE_GUIDE.md (release process)
3. Reference: GIT_WORKFLOW.md (version numbering)

Key Metrics:

• Setup time: 15 minutes (first time)
• Release time: 5 minutes (per release)
• Automation coverage: ~95% of release process
• Error recovery: Clear troubleshooting guides

Problem Solving Guide

"I'm stuck on Step X"

Problem: Not sure about a specific step

Solution:

1. Which guide are you following?

   • RELEASE_GUIDE.md? → Look for "Step X" section
   • GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md? → Look for "Step X" section
   • GIT_WORKFLOW.md? → Use Table of Contents

2. Can't find it? Search across documents:

   • Key topic you're stuck on
   • "Troubleshooting" section
   • Related document cross-links

3. Still stuck? Check CI_CD_DESIGN.md:

   • More detailed explanations
   • Architecture diagrams
   • Design rationale

"The workflow failed"

Problem: GitHub Actions workflow didn't complete successfully

Solution:

1. Check error message in GitHub Actions UI

2. Look for error in logs

3. Find error type in appropriate troubleshooting section:

   • CI failure? → CI_CD_DESIGN.md → Error Handling
   • Release failure? → RELEASE_GUIDE.md → Troubleshooting
   • Setup failure? → GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md → Troubleshooting

4. Follow suggested fixes

5. Retry

"The checksum doesn't match"

Problem: Artifact Hub shows different checksum than GitHub release

Solution:

1. Never rebuild locally
2. Download tarball from GitHub release
3. Verify checksum:

   sha256sum headlamp-sealed-secrets-0.2.5.tar.gz
   grep archive-checksum artifacthub-pkg.yml
   

4. They should match (minus the "SHA256:" prefix)
5. If not: Publish workflow likely didn't auto-update metadata
   • Check Actions logs
   • See: CI_CD_DESIGN.md → Troubleshooting

Learning Paths

Path 1: Quick Start (30 minutes)

1. Read: WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md (5 min)
2. Setup: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md (10 min)
3. Test: Push a branch, create a test tag
4. Reference: Bookmark RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md

Result: Ready to develop and release

Path 2: Comprehensive (2 hours)

1. Read all: WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md (10 min)
2. Understand: GIT_WORKFLOW.md (20 min)
3. Setup: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md (15 min)
4. Master: RELEASE_GUIDE.md (15 min)
5. Deep dive: CI_CD_DESIGN.md (30 min)
6. Practice: Run through setup and test release

Result: Expert understanding of entire system

Path 3: Focused (by role)

• Developer: GIT_WORKFLOW.md → RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md
• Release Manager: GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md → RELEASE_GUIDE.md
• DevOps: CI_CD_DESIGN.md → Workflow files
• Manager: WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md → RELEASE_GUIDE.md

Checklists

Before First Release

Understanding:
- [ ] Read WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md
- [ ] Skim GIT_WORKFLOW.md
- [ ] Review RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md

Setup:
- [ ] Follow GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
- [ ] Verify CI workflow works
- [ ] Test release workflow with test tag

Ready:
- [ ] Can describe the workflow to others
- [ ] Comfortable with release process
- [ ] Bookmarked quick references

For Every Release

Preparation:
- [ ] Code reviewed and merged to main
- [ ] Changes tested locally
- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated
- [ ] No uncommitted changes

Release:
- [ ] Followed RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md or RELEASE_GUIDE.md
- [ ] Version bumped in package.json
- [ ] artifacthub-pkg.yml updated
- [ ] Commit pushed to main
- [ ] Tag created and pushed

Verification:
- [ ] GitHub Actions workflow completed successfully
- [ ] GitHub release created with tarball
- [ ] Artifact Hub synced (5-10 minutes)
- [ ] Checksum verified

File Locations Summary

All new files are in the repository root:

• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/GIT_WORKFLOW.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/RELEASE_GUIDE.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/CI_CD_DESIGN.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/WORKFLOW_IMPLEMENTATION_MAP.md (this file)

Workflows updated:

• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/.github/workflows/ci.yml
• /Users/cpfarhood/Documents/Repositories/headlamp-sealed-secrets-plugin/.github/workflows/publish.yml

Next: Where to Go Now

Congratulations! You have:

• Reviewed all new workflows
• Created comprehensive documentation
• Committed to main branch
• Pushed to remote

Next steps depend on your role:

• Developers: Start with GIT_WORKFLOW.md
• Release Manager: Start with GITHUB_SETUP_CHECKLIST.md
• DevOps: Start with CI_CD_DESIGN.md
• Managers: Already read WORKFLOW_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md

Questions?: Check the "Which Document to Read" decision tree above

Ready to release?: Jump to RELEASE_QUICK_REFERENCE.md

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Document: WORKFLOW_IMPLEMENTATION_MAP.md Version: 1.0.0 Status: Ready to use Last Updated: 2026-02-12