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Rhema Configuration Documentation

Version: 1.0.0 Generated: 2025-08-16T06:47:34.641522+00:00

Summary

• Total Options: 50
• Required Options: 10
• Optional Options: 40
• Validation Rules: 25
• Examples: 1
• Completeness Score: 95%

Overview

Configuration Overview

This document describes the configuration options for Rhema version 1.0.0.

Key Features

• Configuration Management: Centralized configuration management with validation
• Security: Built-in security features including encryption and access control
• Backup: Automatic backup and restoration capabilities
• Migration: Version migration with rollback support
• Validation: Comprehensive validation with detailed error reporting

Configuration Structure

The configuration is organized into several main sections:

• Global Configuration: Application-wide settings
• Repository Configuration: Repository-specific settings
• Scope Configuration: Scope-specific settings
• Security Configuration: Security and access control settings
• Backup Configuration: Backup and restoration settings
• Migration Configuration: Version migration settings

Quick Start

1. Create a configuration file
2. Validate the configuration
3. Apply the configuration
4. Monitor configuration health

For detailed information about each section, see the Configuration section below.

Configuration

Detailed configuration options for each section.

Global Configuration

Global Configuration

The global configuration section contains application-wide settings.

User Configuration

user:
  id: "string"           # Required: Unique user identifier
  name: "string"         # Required: User display name
  email: "string"        # Required: User email address
  preferences:           # Optional: User preferences
    theme: "string"      # UI theme preference
    language: "string"   # Language preference
  roles: ["string"]      # Optional: User roles
  permissions: {}        # Optional: User permissions

Application Configuration

application:
  name: "string"         # Required: Application name
  environment: "string"  # Required: Environment (dev, staging, prod)
  features:              # Optional: Feature flags
    advanced_validation: boolean
    security_scanning: boolean

Integration Configuration

integrations:
  git:                   # Optional: Git integration settings
    enabled: boolean
    provider: "string"
  ide:                   # Optional: IDE integration settings
    enabled: boolean
    supported_editors: ["string"]
  cicd:                  # Optional: CI/CD integration settings
    enabled: boolean
    providers: ["string"]

Repository Configuration

Repository Configuration

The repository configuration section contains repository-specific settings.

Basic Repository Settings

repository:
  type: "string"         # Required: Repository type (git, svn, etc.)
  url: "string"          # Required: Repository URL
  settings:              # Optional: Repository settings
    auto_sync: boolean   # Enable automatic synchronization
    conflict_resolution: "string"  # Conflict resolution strategy
    backup:              # Backup settings
      enabled: boolean
      frequency: "string"
      retention: "string"

Security Settings

repository:
  security:
    encryption:          # Encryption settings
      enabled: boolean
      algorithm: "string"
    access_control:      # Access control settings
      enabled: boolean
      users: ["string"]
    audit_logging:       # Audit logging settings
      enabled: boolean
      level: "string"

Workflow Settings

repository:
  workflow:
    branches:            # Branch configuration
      main: "string"
      develop: "string"
    hooks:               # Git hooks configuration
      pre_commit: boolean
      post_commit: boolean
    automation:          # Automation settings
      enabled: boolean
      triggers: ["string"]

Scope Configuration

Scope Configuration

The scope configuration section contains scope-specific settings.

Basic Scope Settings

scope:
  name: "string"         # Required: Scope name
  settings:              # Optional: Scope settings
    auto_validation: boolean  # Enable automatic validation
    backup_enabled: boolean   # Enable backup for this scope
    monitoring:               # Monitoring settings
      enabled: boolean
      metrics: ["string"]

Dependencies

scope:
  dependencies:          # Optional: Scope dependencies
    - name: "string"     # Dependency name
      type: "string"     # Dependency type
      required: boolean  # Whether dependency is required

Security Settings

scope:
  security:
    encryption:          # Encryption settings
      enabled: boolean
    access_control:      # Access control settings
      enabled: boolean
    audit_logging:       # Audit logging settings
      enabled: boolean
      level: "string"

Content Settings

scope:
  content:
    types: ["string"]    # Supported content types
    max_size: "string"   # Maximum content size
    validation:          # Content validation settings
      enabled: boolean
      rules: ["string"]

Validation

Configuration Validation

Rhema provides comprehensive validation for all configuration options.

Validation Types

Schema Validation

Validates configuration against JSON schemas to ensure data types and structure are correct.

Cross-Reference Validation

Validates references between different configuration sections to ensure consistency.

Dependency Validation

Validates configuration dependencies to ensure all required components are properly configured.

Constraint Validation

Validates configuration constraints to ensure values are within acceptable ranges.

Validation Rules

• All required fields must be present
• Data types must match expected types
• References must point to valid configuration sections
• Dependencies must be satisfied
• Constraints must be met

Error Handling

Validation errors are categorized by severity:

• Error: Critical issues that must be fixed
• Warning: Issues that should be addressed
• Info: Suggestions for improvement

Running Validation

Use the validation command to check your configuration:

rhema config validate

Examples

Configuration Examples

Basic Configuration

version: "1.0"
global:
  user:
    id: "user123"
    name: "John Doe"
    email: "john@example.com"
  application:
    name: "My Rhema Project"
    environment: "development"

repository:
  type: "git"
  url: "https://github.com/example/project.git"
  settings:
    auto_sync: true
    conflict_resolution: "merge"

scope:
  name: "main"
  settings:
    auto_validation: true
    backup_enabled: true

Advanced Configuration

version: "1.0"
global:
  user:
    id: "user123"
    name: "John Doe"
    email: "john@example.com"
    preferences:
      theme: "dark"
      language: "en"
  application:
    name: "Advanced Rhema Project"
    environment: "production"
    features:
      advanced_validation: true
      security_scanning: true

repository:
  type: "git"
  url: "https://github.com/example/project.git"
  settings:
    auto_sync: true
    conflict_resolution: "rebase"
    backup:
      enabled: true
      frequency: "daily"
      retention: "30 days"
  security:
    encryption:
      enabled: true
      algorithm: "AES-256"
    access_control:
      enabled: true
      users: ["user123", "admin456"]

scope:
  name: "production"
  settings:
    auto_validation: true
    backup_enabled: true
    monitoring:
      enabled: true
      metrics: ["performance", "security", "validation"]
  dependencies:
    - name: "database"
      type: "postgresql"
      required: true
  security:
    encryption:
      enabled: true
    audit_logging:
      enabled: true
      level: "detailed"

Security-Focused Configuration

version: "1.0"
global:
  user:
    id: "secure_user"
    name: "Secure User"
    email: "secure@example.com"
    roles: ["admin", "security"]
  application:
    name: "Secure Rhema Project"
    environment: "production"

security:
  encryption:
    enabled: true
    algorithm: "AES-256-GCM"
    key_rotation: "30 days"
  access_control:
    enabled: true
    authentication:
      method: "oauth2"
      provider: "google"
    authorization:
      role_based: true
      permissions:
        - "config:read"
        - "config:write"
        - "security:admin"
  audit_logging:
    enabled: true
    level: "detailed"
    retention: "1 year"
    encryption: true

repository:
  type: "git"
  url: "https://github.com/example/secure-project.git"
  security:
    encryption:
      enabled: true
    access_control:
      enabled: true
      users: ["secure_user"]
    audit_logging:
      enabled: true

scope:
  name: "secure_scope"
  security:
    encryption:
      enabled: true
    access_control:
      enabled: true
    audit_logging:
      enabled: true
      level: "detailed"

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common Issues and Solutions

Configuration Validation Errors

Problem: Configuration validation fails with schema errors.

Solution:

1. Check the configuration schema documentation
2. Verify all required fields are present
3. Ensure data types match expected types
4. Run validation with verbose output: rhema config validate --verbose

Security Configuration Issues

Problem: Security features are not working as expected.

Solution:

1. Verify encryption keys are properly configured
2. Check access control permissions
3. Ensure audit logging is enabled
4. Review security configuration: rhema config security --check

Backup and Restore Issues

Problem: Backup or restore operations fail.

Solution:

1. Check backup directory permissions
2. Verify disk space is available
3. Ensure backup schedule is properly configured
4. Test backup manually: rhema config backup --test

Migration Issues

Problem: Configuration migration fails or causes issues.

Solution:

1. Create a backup before migration
2. Review migration logs: rhema config migrate --log
3. Test migration on a copy first
4. Use rollback if needed: rhema config migrate --rollback

Getting Help

If you encounter issues not covered here:

1. Check the logs: rhema config --log-level debug
2. Run diagnostics: rhema config --diagnose
3. Review the documentation
4. Contact support with detailed error information

Best Practices

Best Practices

Configuration Management

Version Control

• Always version your configuration files
• Use semantic versioning for configuration changes
• Document configuration changes in commit messages
• Keep configuration files in version control

Security

• Enable encryption for sensitive configuration data
• Use strong, unique encryption keys
• Implement proper access controls
• Enable audit logging for configuration changes
• Regularly rotate encryption keys

Backup and Recovery

• Configure automatic backups
• Test backup and restore procedures regularly
• Store backups in secure, off-site locations
• Document backup and restore procedures
• Monitor backup success rates

Validation

• Enable automatic validation
• Use comprehensive validation rules
• Validate configuration before deployment
• Monitor validation results
• Address validation warnings promptly

Performance Optimization

Caching

• Enable caching for frequently accessed configuration
• Configure appropriate cache sizes
• Use cache eviction policies
• Monitor cache hit rates

Resource Management

• Optimize memory usage
• Configure appropriate timeouts
• Use parallel processing where possible
• Monitor resource usage

Monitoring and Maintenance

Health Monitoring

• Enable configuration health monitoring
• Set up alerts for configuration issues
• Monitor configuration performance
• Track configuration changes

Regular Maintenance

• Review configuration regularly
• Update configuration as needed
• Clean up unused configuration
• Optimize configuration for current needs

Documentation

Keep Documentation Updated

• Update documentation with configuration changes
• Include examples in documentation
• Document configuration decisions
• Maintain troubleshooting guides

Use Consistent Naming

• Use consistent naming conventions
• Use descriptive names for configuration options
• Document naming conventions
• Follow established patterns

API Reference

API Reference

Configuration API

Core Types

Config

The main configuration type that contains all configuration data.

pub struct Config {
    pub version: String,
    pub global: GlobalConfig,
    pub repository: RepositoryConfig,
    pub scope: ScopeConfig,
    pub security: SecurityConfig,
    // ... other fields
}

ValidationResult

Result of configuration validation.

pub enum ValidationResult {
    Valid,
    Invalid { issues: Vec<ConfigIssue> },
}

ConfigIssue

Represents a configuration validation issue.

pub struct ConfigIssue {
    pub path: String,
    pub message: String,
    pub severity: ConfigIssueSeverity,
    pub category: String,
}

Main Functions

validate_config

Validates a configuration and returns validation results.

pub async fn validate_config(config: &Config) -> ValidationResult

load_config

Loads configuration from a file.

pub async fn load_config(path: &Path) -> Result<Config, ConfigError>

save_config

Saves configuration to a file.

pub async fn save_config(config: &Config, path: &Path) -> Result<(), ConfigError>

Error Handling

ConfigError

Represents configuration-related errors.

pub enum ConfigError {
    ValidationError(String),
    IoError(std::io::Error),
    ParseError(String),
    SecurityError(String),
    // ... other variants
}

Command Line Interface

Basic Commands

Validate Configuration

rhema config validate [--file <path>] [--verbose]

Load Configuration

rhema config load [--file <path>] [--format <format>]

Save Configuration

rhema config save [--file <path>] [--format <format>]

Backup Configuration

rhema config backup [--schedule] [--restore <backup-id>]

Migrate Configuration

rhema config migrate [--version <version>] [--rollback]

Advanced Commands

Security Commands

rhema config security --check
rhema config security --encrypt
rhema config security --decrypt

Monitoring Commands

rhema config monitor --health
rhema config monitor --metrics
rhema config monitor --alerts

Documentation Commands

rhema config docs --generate
rhema config docs --serve
rhema config docs --export <format>