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Summary

This PR adds comprehensive features for demo creation, E2E testing, and metadata tracking:

  • --scratch flag: Create demos in gitignored /demos-scratch directory for experimentation
  • --typescript flag: Unified TypeScript support for both Shakapacker and React on Rails
  • --skip-playwright flag: Skip Playwright browser installation when not needed
  • Playwright E2E Testing: Full integration with hello_world component tests
  • Rake Tasks: Test orchestration across all dev modes (bin/dev, bin/dev static, bin/dev prod)
  • YAML Metadata: Complete demo reconstruction info with comments
  • cypress-on-rails Integration: Proper Rails integration for Playwright tests
  • Non-interactive Setup: Auto-force flag prevents generator prompts

Key Features Added

1. Experimental Demo Mode (--scratch)

  • Creates demos in /demos-scratch (gitignored)
  • Perfect for testing and experimentation
  • Keeps main /demos directory clean

2. TypeScript Support (--typescript)

  • Single flag applies to both Shakapacker and React on Rails
  • Automatic deduplication in args

3. Playwright E2E Testing

Files Created:

  • playwright.config.ts - Playwright configuration with auto server startup
  • e2e/hello_world.spec.ts - Tests React component interactivity
  • lib/tasks/e2e.rake - Rake tasks for test orchestration

Rake Tasks:

  • rake e2e:test - Run tests (uses bin/rails playwright:run)
  • rake e2e:open - Open Playwright UI
  • rake e2e:test_all_modes - Test all dev modes sequentially
  • rake e2e:report - Show HTML report

Test Verification:

  • Changes input from "Stranger" → "Friend"
  • Verifies greeting updates to "Hello, Friend!"
  • Validates React interactivity works correctly

4. Demo Metadata (YAML)

Each demo includes .demo-metadata.yml with:

  • Creation timestamp
  • Gem versions used
  • All options and arguments
  • Exact reconstruction command
  • Ruby/Bundler versions

Example:

# Demo Metadata
demo_name: basic-ts
created_at: 2025-10-04T21:44:03-10:00

versions:
  rails: 8.0.3
  shakapacker: github:shakacode/shakapacker
  react_on_rails: ~> 16.1

options:
  react_on_rails_args:
  - --typescript

# Reconstruction command
command: bin/new-demo basic-ts --scratch --typescript

5. cypress-on-rails Integration

  • Added cypress-on-rails ~> 1.0 gem
  • Runs cypress_on_rails:install --framework playwright --install_folder e2e
  • Provides Rails-specific features (factory_bot, database handling)
  • Standardized rake tasks via Rails

6. Non-interactive Demo Creation

  • Uses -f flag to force file overwrites
  • Prevents prompts during react_on_rails:install
  • Fully automated demo creation

Changes Made

Core Files Modified

  • bin/new-demo - Added flags: --scratch, --typescript, --skip-playwright
  • lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb - Playwright integration, metadata generation
  • spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb - Tests for all new features
  • .gitignore - Added /demos-scratch/
  • .rubocop.yml - Excluded demo_creator.rb from AbcSize

New Package: shakacode_demo_common

Gemspec (shakacode_demo_common.gemspec):

  • Added cypress-on-rails ~> 1.0 dependency

Generator (lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/install_generator.rb):

  • Installs cypress-on-rails with Playwright
  • Copies Playwright config
  • Creates E2E test and rake tasks
  • Adds linting, git hooks, commitlint

Templates:

  • playwright.config.ts - Playwright configuration
  • hello_world.spec.ts - E2E test for React component
  • e2e.rake - Rake tasks for testing

Test Results ✅

E2E Testing Verified

  • Playwright test PASSED (1 test in 3.5s)
  • rake e2e:test PASSED (1 test in 1.1s)
  • ✅ React interactivity working (input changes update greeting)

Multiple Demo Variations Created

  1. basic - Standard JavaScript demo
  2. basic-ts - TypeScript demo
  3. rails-no-test - Custom Rails args (--skip-test)
  4. ror-with-node - Custom React on Rails args (--node)
  5. specific-versions - Pinned gem versions
  6. ts-no-playwright - TypeScript without Playwright
  7. e2e-complete-test - Full E2E verification

All Options Tested

Option Status Demo Example
--scratch All test demos
--typescript basic-ts, ror-with-node
--skip-playwright ts-no-playwright
--rails-args rails-no-test
--react-on-rails-args ror-with-node
--shakapacker-version specific-versions
--react-on-rails-version specific-versions
--dry-run Shows all commands

Usage Examples

# Basic demo with all features
bin/new-demo --scratch my-demo

# TypeScript demo
bin/new-demo --scratch --typescript my-ts-demo

# Skip Playwright installation
bin/new-demo --scratch --skip-playwright my-demo

# Custom Rails arguments
bin/new-demo --scratch --rails-args="--skip-test" my-demo

# Custom React on Rails arguments
bin/new-demo --scratch --react-on-rails-args="--node,--redux" my-demo

# Specific gem versions
bin/new-demo --scratch \
  --shakapacker-version="9.0.0.beta.11" \
  --react-on-rails-version="16.1.0" \
  my-demo

# Dry run to see commands
bin/new-demo --scratch --dry-run my-demo

Running E2E Tests

cd demos-scratch/my-demo

# Run tests (server already running)
bin/rails playwright:run

# Open Playwright UI
bin/rails playwright:open

# Test all dev modes
bundle exec rake e2e:test_all_modes

# Show HTML report
bundle exec rake e2e:report

Benefits

  1. Faster Experimentation: Create demos quickly without git clutter
  2. Complete Documentation: Metadata files show exact creation commands
  3. Automated Testing: E2E tests verify React integration works
  4. Flexible Configuration: Support for all Rails/React on Rails options
  5. Non-interactive: Fully automated demo creation
  6. TypeScript Ready: Single flag for TS support
  7. Test Orchestration: Rake tasks for testing all dev modes

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  • New Features

    • New CLI flags: --scratch, --skip-playwright, --typescript.
    • Create scratch demos (git-ignored) and auto-generate demo metadata and creation details.
    • E2E improvements: TypeScript Playwright setup, sample Playwright test, and Rake tasks to run/open/report tests and run across multiple server modes.
  • Documentation

    • Updated help and usage examples for new flags and flows.
  • Chores

    • Updated default versions for Shakapacker and React on Rails; added Cypress-on-Rails runtime dependency; added scratch demos ignore entry.
  • Tests

    • Expanded specs for options, metadata, command reconstruction, and E2E runner.

- Add --scratch flag to bin/new-demo CLI
- Update DemoCreator to use demos-scratch directory when scratch=true
- Add /demos-scratch/ to .gitignore for experimental demos
- Add specs to test scratch flag behavior
- Update help text with --scratch usage example

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Walkthrough

Adds a gitignored experimental demos directory and CLI flags (--scratch, --skip-playwright, --typescript); extends DemoCreator to support scratch/typecript/skip_playwright, writes .demo-metadata.yml, integrates cypress-on-rails + Playwright TypeScript tests/config and e2e rake tasks, and updates default version pins and tests.

Changes

Cohort / File(s) Summary
Repo config
/.gitignore, /.new-demo-versions
Adds /demos-scratch/ to .gitignore with a comment; updates default versions in .new-demo-versions (Shakapacker → github:shakacode/shakapacker, React on Rails → ~> 16.1).
CLI: new flags & help
/bin/new-demo
Adds --scratch, --skip-playwright, --typescript flags; wires to options[:scratch], [:skip_playwright], [:typescript]; updates defaults, examples, and help text.
Demo creation logic
/lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb
Adds constructor params scratch, skip_playwright, typescript; selects demos vs demos-scratch; appends --typescript to react_on_rails args; records creation time; installs Playwright browsers (unless skipped); writes .demo-metadata.yml; adds helpers (reconstruct_command, metadata generation, cleanup, test hook).
Config defaults
/lib/demo_scripts/config.rb, /spec/demo_scripts/config_spec.rb
Updates default constants for Shakapacker and React on Rails and adjusts tests to match new defaults.
Generator: Playwright/Cypress integration
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/.../install_generator.rb
Replaces prior Playwright gem flow with cypress-on-rails + Playwright integration; writes/updates .gitignore safely; renames install_playwrightinstall_cypress_on_rails_with_playwright; switches test template to TypeScript; adds Playwright config override and e2e rake task scaffolding; updates post-install messaging.
Playwright templates & tests
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/.../templates/playwright.config.ts, .../templates/hello_world.spec.ts
Adds TypeScript Playwright config and a hello_world.spec.ts E2E test exercising the Hello World page and input interactions.
E2E Rake tasks & runner
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/.../templates/e2e.rake, packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb
Adds e2e Rake tasks (test_all_modes, test, open, report) and introduces an E2eTestRunner and ServerManager to spawn servers, poll readiness, run Playwright tests, collect results, and ensure cleanup.
Gemspec
packages/shakacode_demo_common/shakacode_demo_common.gemspec
Adds runtime dependency cypress-on-rails ~> 1.0.
Tests & spec helpers
/spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb, packages/shakacode_demo_common/spec/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner_spec.rb, packages/shakacode_demo_common/spec/spec_helper.rb, packages/.../spec/examples.txt
Adds/updates specs for DemoCreator validations, scratch/skip_playwright/typescript behavior, metadata YAML, reconstruct_command, E2E runner and ServerManager behavior, plus a new spec_helper and examples file.
Lint config changes
/.rubocop.yml, packages/shakacode_demo_common/config/rubocop.yml
Replaces plugins with require and updates TargetRubyVersion in root .rubocop.yml; removes rubocop-rails requirement and several Rails-specific rules/excludes in package RuboCop config.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
  autonumber
  actor U as User
  participant CLI as bin/new-demo
  participant DC as DemoCreator
  participant Gen as Generators (demo & install)
  participant FS as Filesystem
  participant E2E as Playwright / E2E tooling

  U->>CLI: run bin/new-demo <name> [--scratch] [--skip-playwright] [--typescript] [...]
  CLI->>DC: initialize(options...)
  DC->>FS: determine base dir -> `demos` or `demos-scratch`
  DC->>Gen: invoke generators (pass --typescript when set)
  alt skip_playwright = false
    Gen->>FS: add Playwright TS config, TS tests, e2e rake task, update .gitignore
    DC->>DC: install_playwright_browsers()
  else skip_playwright = true
    note right of Gen: Playwright/browser install skipped
  end
  alt dry_run = false
    DC->>DC: reconstruct_command()
    DC->>FS: write `.demo-metadata.yml` (name, dir, scratch, created_at, versions, options, command)
    DC->>E2E: run_automated_tests() (placeholder / optional)
  else dry_run = true
    note right of DC: metadata & test steps skipped
  end
  DC-->>CLI: print summary (metadata path, creation time, next steps)
  CLI-->>U: display completion message
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Pull Request Review

Overview

This PR adds a --scratch flag to the bin/new-demo command, allowing developers to create experimental demos in a gitignored /demos-scratch/ directory. This is a well-implemented feature that provides a clean way to experiment without cluttering git history.


Strengths

1. Code Quality

  • Clean, minimal changes with clear separation of concerns
  • Proper parameter passing through the entire call chain
  • Consistent Ruby style (frozen string literals, proper spacing)
  • Good use of conditional logic in lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:27

2. Test Coverage

  • Excellent test coverage with both positive and negative cases
  • Tests verify the core behavior: directory selection based on the flag
  • Tests properly use dry_run and skip_pre_flight to avoid side effects
  • Good use of RSpec instance_variable_get to verify internal state

3. Documentation

  • Clear help text in bin/new-demo:70-72,95-96
  • Comprehensive PR description with test plan
  • Good example usage provided

4. Git Configuration

  • Proper gitignore entry with explanatory comment in .gitignore:44-45

Suggestions for Improvement

1. Instance Variable Unused (Minor)

In lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:26, the @scratch instance variable is assigned but never used again. The local scratch parameter is sufficient.

Recommendation: Remove the unused instance variable assignment.

2. Help Text Path Reference (Documentation)

In bin/new-demo:99, the help text references only demos/ directory. Consider mentioning that scratch demos are in demos-scratch/ for clarity.

3. Test Enhancement Opportunity (Optional)

Consider adding a test that verifies scratch mode works with other flags like --prerelease to ensure proper flag composition.


Security Assessment

  • No security concerns identified
  • The directory path is properly constructed using File.join
  • No user input is directly interpolated into shell commands
  • The gitignore pattern is specific and safe

Performance Considerations

  • No performance impact
  • The change is a simple conditional that runs once during initialization

Test Plan Verification

Based on the PR description, all test criteria have been met:

  • Specs added and passing
  • RuboCop compliance
  • Dry-run mode tested
  • Integration with other flags tested
  • Directory creation and gitignore verified

Summary

Category Rating Notes
Code Quality 5/5 Clean, well-structured changes
Test Coverage 5/5 Comprehensive unit tests
Documentation 4/5 Good, minor improvement possible
Security Pass No concerns
Performance Pass No impact

Conclusion

This is a high-quality PR that follows the projects conventions and best practices. The implementation is clean, well-tested, and provides a useful feature for developers.

Recommendation: Approve with optional minor refinements

The only actionable item is removing the unused @scratch instance variable in lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:26. The other suggestions are nice-to-haves.

Great work!

- Create .demo-metadata.json in each demo with creation details
- Include versions, options, command used, timestamps
- Reconstruct command for easy reproduction
- Add specs for metadata file generation
- Works for both scratch and non-scratch demos

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PR Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Summary

This PR adds a --scratch flag to the bin/new-demo command for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, plus comprehensive metadata tracking. Overall, this is a well-implemented feature with excellent test coverage and thoughtful design.

✅ Code Quality & Best Practices

Strengths

  • Clean implementation: The code follows Ruby best practices and repository conventions
  • RuboCop compliant: All code adheres to the project's RuboCop configuration
  • Good separation of concerns: Logic is appropriately placed in DemoCreator class
  • Clear naming: Variable and method names are descriptive (scratch_mode, demos_base_dir, etc.)
  • Consistent with existing patterns: Follows the same structure as other flags/options in the codebase
  • Documentation: Help text and examples are clear and helpful

Code Quality Notes

  • The metadata file creation follows good practices with proper error handling (dry-run checks)
  • JSON generation uses JSON.pretty_generate for human readability
  • String literals follow the single-quote convention per .rubocop.yml:55-56

🐛 Potential Issues

1. Missing Prerelease Flag Tracking (Medium Priority)

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:430-431

The metadata file doesn't properly track when --prerelease, --shakapacker-prerelease, or --react-on-rails-prerelease flags are used:

shakapacker_prerelease: shakapacker_github ? false : nil,
react_on_rails_prerelease: react_on_rails_github ? false : nil

Issue: When a user runs bin/new-demo my-demo --scratch --prerelease, the prerelease flags are not captured in the metadata. The current logic only sets these to false when using GitHub versions, otherwise nil (removed by .compact).

Impact: The reconstructed command won't include --prerelease flags, making it impossible to reproduce the exact demo creation.

Recommendation: Store the actual prerelease flag values from initialization:

# Store prerelease flags during initialization
@shakapacker_prerelease = shakapacker_prerelease
@react_on_rails_prerelease = react_on_rails_prerelease

# Then in create_metadata_file:
options: {
  rails_args: @rails_args,
  react_on_rails_args: @react_on_rails_args,
  shakapacker_prerelease: @shakapacker_prerelease,
  react_on_rails_prerelease: @react_on_rails_prerelease
}.compact

And update reconstruct_command to include these flags when true.

2. Missing Test for Prerelease Flag Reconstruction

Location: spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb:608-659

The tests for #reconstruct_command don't cover the scenario where prerelease flags are used. This would have caught issue #1.

Recommendation: Add test case:

it 'includes prerelease flags when enabled' do
  creator = described_class.new(
    demo_name: demo_name,
    shakapacker_prerelease: true,
    react_on_rails_prerelease: true,
    dry_run: true,
    skip_pre_flight: true
  )

  command = creator.send(:reconstruct_command)
  expect(command).to include('--shakapacker-prerelease')
  expect(command).to include('--react-on-rails-prerelease')
end

3. Edge Case: Empty Arrays in Rails Args

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:452-453

While not a bug per se, there's defensive programming with || [] that might mask issues:

@rails_args = rails_args || []
@react_on_rails_args = react_on_rails_args || []

Since the parameter defaults are already [], this shouldn't be necessary unless handling nil from external sources. Consider if this is intentional defensive code or could be simplified.

⚡ Performance Considerations

  • No concerns: The metadata file creation is efficient and only runs once at the end of demo creation
  • File I/O: Single File.write operation is appropriate for this use case
  • JSON generation: The metadata structure is small and won't cause performance issues

🔒 Security Considerations

Strengths

  • No command injection: The reconstruct_command properly escapes quotes in the command string
  • File path safety: Uses File.join for cross-platform path construction
  • No sensitive data: Metadata doesn't expose secrets or credentials
  • Gitignore properly configured: /demos-scratch/ prevents accidental commits of experimental work

Minor Note

  • The reconstructed command uses proper escaping (\") which is good for security and correctness

🧪 Test Coverage

Excellent Coverage

  • ✅ Scratch directory selection logic (both modes)
  • ✅ Metadata file structure and content validation
  • ✅ Dry-run behavior (no file creation)
  • ✅ Command reconstruction for various scenarios
  • ✅ All 60 existing specs pass

Coverage Gaps

  • ⚠️ Missing test for prerelease flags in command reconstruction (mentioned above)
  • ⚠️ No test verifying metadata file includes prerelease information when those flags are used
  • ℹ️ Could benefit from a test that validates the complete workflow: --scratch --prerelease --react-on-rails-args="--typescript" creates correct metadata

Test Quality

  • Tests properly use mocks (expect(File).to receive(:write)) to avoid actual file I/O
  • Use of instance_variable_set for @creation_start_time is appropriate for deterministic testing
  • Tests verify both happy path and edge cases (dry-run mode)

📋 Additional Observations

Documentation

  • ✅ PR description is comprehensive with clear examples
  • ✅ Help text updated with --scratch examples
  • ✅ Metadata file format is well-documented in PR

Metadata Design

The metadata file is well-designed with all necessary information for reproducibility:

  • ✅ Demo configuration (name, directory, scratch mode)
  • ✅ Timestamps (ISO 8601 format)
  • ✅ Version information
  • ✅ Ruby/Bundler versions
  • ✅ Reconstructed command (with minor issue noted above)

Future Considerations

  • The .demo-metadata.json could potentially be used for automated demo updates or validation scripts
  • Consider adding a checksum or hash of key configuration files for integrity verification

🎯 Recommendations

Must Fix (Before Merge)

  1. Fix prerelease flag tracking: Store and reconstruct --prerelease, --shakapacker-prerelease, and --react-on-rails-prerelease flags in metadata

Should Fix

  1. Add missing test: Test case for prerelease flag reconstruction
  2. Add integration test: Test complete workflow with multiple flags to ensure metadata accuracy

Nice to Have

  1. Consider adding a test that validates the JSON schema of the metadata file
  2. Document the metadata file format in the repository (maybe in docs/ or README)

🏆 Overall Assessment

Quality Score: 8.5/10

This is a solid, well-tested implementation that adds valuable functionality. The main issue is the incomplete prerelease flag tracking, which impacts the reproducibility goal of the metadata file. Once that's addressed, this will be production-ready.

The code demonstrates good software engineering practices:

  • Clean, readable code
  • Comprehensive testing
  • Good documentation
  • Thoughtful feature design
  • Proper gitignore configuration

Great work! 🚀


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justin808 and others added 2 commits October 4, 2025 20:12
- Add --force to shakapacker:install
- Add --force to react_on_rails:install
- Add --force to shakacode_demo_common:install
- Prevents prompts when files already exist
- Essential for automated demo creation and --scratch experimentation

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Pull Request Review - PR #13: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

✅ Overall Assessment

This is a well-implemented feature with excellent test coverage and thoughtful design. The code quality is high, and the PR successfully adds useful functionality for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory.


🎯 Strengths

  1. Excellent Test Coverage: Comprehensive RSpec tests covering all new functionality including edge cases
  2. Good Documentation: Clear PR description with usage examples and test plan
  3. Backward Compatibility: Changes are additive and don't break existing functionality
  4. Metadata Feature: The .demo-metadata.json file is a great addition for reproducibility

🔍 Code Quality Observations

lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb

Potential Issue - Uninitialized Instance Variable

  • Line 421: @creation_start_time.iso8601 could fail if create_metadata_file is called before create!
  • The variable is set in create! at line 53 but accessed in create_metadata_file
  • Recommendation: Initialize @creation_start_time in the constructor or add a nil check
# Safer approach:
created_at: (@creation_start_time || Time.now).iso8601

Logic Issue in Metadata

  • Lines 430-431: The prerelease flags logic appears inverted
shakapacker_prerelease: shakapacker_github ? false : nil,
react_on_rails_prerelease: react_on_rails_github ? false : nil
  • If using GitHub source, prerelease is set to false; otherwise nil (which gets compacted out)
  • This doesn't accurately reflect whether the --prerelease flag was used
  • Recommendation: Store the actual @config.shakapacker_prerelease and @config.react_on_rails_prerelease values, or remove these fields if GitHub sources make them irrelevant

Force Flags Added

  • Lines 312, 318, 329: Added --force flags to generator commands
  • While this prevents prompts in automated scenarios, it could overwrite customizations
  • Question: Is there a specific reason these were added? Not mentioned in PR description
  • Recommendation: Document why --force was needed, or consider if it should be conditional

📊 Test Coverage

Excellent coverage with minor gap:

  • Tests verify directory selection (demos vs demos-scratch) ✅
  • Tests verify metadata file creation ✅
  • Tests verify command reconstruction ✅
  • Missing: Test to verify .gitignore actually excludes demos-scratch/
    • While the .gitignore change is simple, a test would ensure it works as expected

🔒 Security Considerations

Good practices observed:

  • Proper use of File.join for path construction ✅
  • No user input injection risks ✅
  • Shellwords escaping already used elsewhere in the codebase ✅

⚡ Performance Considerations

No performance concerns. The metadata file generation is lightweight and happens once per demo creation.


📝 Documentation & Usability

  1. Help text is clear
  2. PR description is comprehensive
  3. Consider adding to README.md: The main README should document the --scratch flag
  4. Metadata file schema: Consider adding a comment in the code or README documenting the metadata JSON schema for future reference

🐛 Potential Bugs

  1. Uninitialized variable risk (critical): @creation_start_time - see details above
  2. Incorrect metadata (minor): Prerelease flags don't reflect actual usage
  3. Force flag side effects (minor): Could overwrite existing customizations if demo already exists

✨ Suggestions for Enhancement

  1. Add validation: Check if scratch demo directory already exists before creation
  2. Add to .gitignore safety: Could verify programmatically that demos-scratch/ is in .gitignore
  3. Document force flags: Add comments explaining why --force was needed for generators
  4. Command reconstruction: Consider escaping special characters in reconstructed command for copy-paste safety

📋 Action Items

Must Fix:

  • Initialize @creation_start_time in constructor or add nil safety in create_metadata_file

Should Consider:

  • Review prerelease flag logic in metadata (lines 430-431)
  • Document or reconsider the --force flags added to generators
  • Add test for .gitignore functionality
  • Update main README.md with --scratch flag documentation

Nice to Have:

  • Add metadata schema documentation
  • Add validation for existing directories

🎉 Conclusion

This is a solid PR that adds valuable functionality. With the critical fix for @creation_start_time initialization, this will be ready to merge. Great work on the comprehensive testing and thoughtful feature design!

Recommendation: Approve with minor fixes requested.


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44-45: LGTM!

The scratch demos directory is properly gitignored with a clear explanatory comment.

bin/new-demo (3)

15-16: LGTM!

The scratch option is properly initialized with a sensible default value.


70-72: LGTM!

The --scratch flag has a clear description that explains its purpose for experimental demos.


95-97: LGTM!

The example usage clearly demonstrates how to use the scratch flag.

spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb (9)

22-30: LGTM!

The test correctly verifies that the default demo directory is demos/{demo_name} when the scratch flag is not set.


32-41: LGTM!

The test properly verifies that scratch mode creates demos in the demos-scratch/ directory.


546-568: LGTM!

The test correctly verifies that the metadata file is created at the expected path in the scratch directory.


570-592: LGTM!

The test comprehensively validates all required metadata fields including demo_name, demo_directory, scratch_mode, created_at timestamp, versions, options, command, and ruby_version.


594-605: LGTM!

The test correctly ensures that metadata files are not created during dry-run mode.


608-618: LGTM!

The test verifies the basic command reconstruction without any optional flags.


620-630: LGTM!

The test correctly validates that the --scratch flag is included in the reconstructed command when scratch mode is enabled.


632-644: LGTM!

The test validates that custom version arguments are properly included in the reconstructed command.


646-658: LGTM!

The test verifies that rails_args and react_on_rails_args are correctly included as comma-separated strings in the reconstructed command.

lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (5)

22-28: LGTM!

The scratch mode implementation correctly:

  • Adds the scratch parameter with a default value of false
  • Stores the scratch flag as an instance variable
  • Conditionally sets the base directory to demos-scratch or demos
  • Properly constructs the full demo directory path

53-53: LGTM!

Capturing the creation start time enables accurate metadata generation with the demo creation timestamp.


66-66: LGTM!

The metadata file creation is appropriately placed at the end of the demo creation sequence, after all setup steps are complete.


312-312: LGTM!

Adding --force flags to the install commands ensures that the demo creation process can proceed even when files already exist, which is appropriate for the scratch workflow where demos may be repeatedly created and recreated.

Also applies to: 318-318, 329-329


408-441: LGTM!

The metadata file implementation is well-designed:

  • Respects dry-run mode by returning early
  • Captures comprehensive creation details (demo name, directory, scratch mode, timestamp, versions, options)
  • Properly formats the timestamp using ISO 8601 format
  • Uses conditional logic for GitHub-sourced gems
  • Compacts the options hash to remove nil values
  • Generates pretty JSON for readability
.new-demo-versions (1)

13-13: Pin Shakapacker Git source to a stable release

In .new-demo-versions:13,

SHAKAPACKER_VERSION="github:shakacode/shakapacker"

omits a branch or tag, so bundler will track the default branch (main) and pull untested changes. For stable demo creation, pin a release (e.g. github:shakacode/[email protected]) or use a semver constraint (~> 8.0), or confirm that always using the latest development build is intentional.

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- Added --skip-playwright flag to bin/new-demo to skip Playwright browser installation
- Added install_playwright_browsers step to DemoCreator that runs after generators
- Runs 'npx playwright install' by default unless --skip-playwright is passed
- Added test coverage for skip_playwright flag
- Playwright tests are now ready to run immediately after demo creation

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- Replaced .demo-metadata.json with .demo-metadata.yml
- Added descriptive comments to YAML output for better readability
- YAML format allows inline documentation of metadata fields
- Updated tests to parse YAML instead of JSON
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rails_args: @rails_args,
react_on_rails_args: @react_on_rails_args,
shakapacker_prerelease: shakapacker_github ? false : nil,
react_on_rails_prerelease: react_on_rails_github ? false : nil
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Metadata drops prerelease intent.

shakapacker_prerelease / react_on_rails_prerelease are never recorded as true; the hash inserts false for GitHub specs and drops everything else via .compact. If a demo was generated with --shakapacker-prerelease or --react-on-rails-prerelease, the emitted metadata now misrepresents those options, so readers can’t reconstruct the original command accurately. Please persist the actual flag values (e.g., store the incoming booleans or expose them from Config) instead of the current hard-coded false/nil logic.

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In lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb around lines 437 to 441, the code forces
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then .compact removes nils, losing any true flags; change it to persist the
actual boolean inputs (use the incoming flag variables or read from Config) so
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values for these keys (or build the hash to always include these keys with their
real boolean values) so emitted metadata accurately reflects the original CLI
flags.

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Pull Request Review Summary

This PR adds a --scratch flag for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, plus metadata file generation for reproducibility.

STRENGTHS:

  • Clean architecture and proper separation of concerns
  • 149 new lines of comprehensive tests
  • Excellent metadata file for reproducibility
  • RuboCop compliant

OBSERVATIONS:

  1. Version File (.new-demo-versions): Changed SHAKAPACKER_VERSION from stable to github main - consider if intentional

  2. Metadata (demo_creator.rb:436): Missing skip_playwright flag in options hash

  3. Command Reconstruction (demo_creator.rb:452): Missing --skip-playwright in reconstruct_command

  4. Config Constants: DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION does not match .new-demo-versions file

  5. Force Flags (lines 315,321,332): Good addition - consider documenting in PR

SECURITY: No concerns
PERFORMANCE: No concerns

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with minor suggestions

Great work on testing, clean implementation, and backward compatibility!

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Pull Request Review

Overview

This PR adds a --scratch flag for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with metadata tracking. The implementation is well-structured and thoroughly tested.

Strengths

  1. Excellent Test Coverage: 153 new test lines covering all new features. All 60 examples pass.
  2. Clean Architecture: Scratch functionality cleanly implemented by parameterizing the base directory
  3. Good Documentation: Detailed PR description with examples
  4. Backward Compatibility: Default behavior unchanged
  5. User Experience: --skip-playwright flag improves iteration speed

Critical Issues

Issue 1: JSON vs YAML Inconsistency (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:5)

  • Problem: PR description mentions .demo-metadata.json, but code creates .demo-metadata.yml
  • Impact: Documentation does not match implementation
  • Fix: Update PR description to reference YAML

Issue 2: Default Version Mismatch (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:447-448)

  • Problem: Config::DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION is ~> 8.0 but .new-demo-versions changed to github:shakacode/shakapacker
  • Impact: Reconstructed commands will always include --shakapacker-version flag unnecessarily
  • Fix: Update Config::DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION to match new default OR compare against config file value instead

Issue 3: Silent Dry-Run (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:421)

  • Problem: Metadata creation silently skipped in dry-run mode
  • Impact: Users do not see what would be created
  • Fix: Print metadata content in dry-run mode

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Security & Quality Issues

Issue 4: Command Injection Risk - Low Severity (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:483-485)

  • Problem: Version strings not escaped when building reconstructed command
  • Impact: Low risk (command stored not executed), but could break if copy-pasted with special chars
  • Fix: Use Shellwords.escape when building command strings

Issue 5: Timezone Inconsistency (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:445)

  • Problem: Timestamp uses local timezone
  • Impact: Timestamps vary based on developer location
  • Fix: Use UTC for consistency: @creation_start_time.utc.iso8601

Issue 6: Complex YAML Generation (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:456-459)

  • Problem: Inline conditional logic makes YAML generation hard to read
  • Recommendation: Build hash first, then use YAML.dump for robust serialization

Performance & Minor Issues

Performance: No concerns. Minimal overhead. --skip-playwright actually improves performance.

Issue 7: Force Flags Addition

  • The PR adds --force flags to generators. Consider explaining this decision in PR description.

Issue 8: Playwright Installation

  • install_playwright_browsers method is new. Is adding this to all demo creation intentional? Could slow things down.

Test Coverage

Excellent coverage for new features. Missing tests for:

  • Behavior when demos-scratch/ directory does not exist
  • Metadata file creation with default versions
  • Escaping of special characters in reconstructed commands

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Action Items

Must Fix:

  1. Resolve JSON vs YAML naming inconsistency in PR description
  2. Fix default version comparison logic for command reconstruction
  3. Add shell escaping to reconstructed commands (Shellwords.escape)

Should Fix:
4. Show metadata content in dry-run mode
5. Use UTC timestamps for consistency

Nice to Have:
6. Refactor YAML generation to use YAML.dump
7. Add test for directory creation edge case
8. Document why --force flags and Playwright installation were added

Overall Assessment

Rating: 8/10

This is a solid, well-tested feature that adds valuable functionality. The main issues are:

  • Documentation/implementation mismatch (JSON vs YAML)
  • Version comparison logic that will make commands verbose
  • Missing shell escaping in reconstructed commands

The code follows repository style conventions, has excellent test coverage, and the feature design is sound. Great work!

Recommendation: Approve with requested changes (fix must-fix items 1-3 and should-fix items 4-5).


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justin808 and others added 2 commits October 4, 2025 20:32
- Added --typescript flag to bin/new-demo
- When set, passes --typescript to both Shakapacker and React on Rails generators
- Automatically adds --typescript to react_on_rails_args
- Prevents duplicates if --typescript is already in react_on_rails_args
- Added tests for TypeScript flag behavior
- Updated help text with TypeScript example

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lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (2)

433-474: Prerelease flags not properly persisted in metadata.

The current implementation has a critical flaw in lines 461-465:

  • For GitHub sources, prerelease flags are omitted entirely
  • For non-GitHub sources, they're hardcoded to false
  • The actual @config.shakapacker_prerelease and @config.react_on_rails_prerelease values are never used

This means if a user passes --shakapacker-prerelease or --react-on-rails-prerelease, those flags are lost in the metadata, making it impossible to accurately reconstruct the command.

To fix this, access the actual prerelease flags from @config:

-      rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@rails_args, 2)
-      react_on_rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@react_on_rails_args, 2)
+      rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@rails_args, 2)
+      react_on_rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@react_on_rails_args, 2)
+      
+      # Build prerelease flags section
+      prerelease_flags = []
+      prerelease_flags << "  shakapacker_prerelease: #{@config.shakapacker_prerelease}" unless shakapacker_github
+      prerelease_flags << "  react_on_rails_prerelease: #{@config.react_on_rails_prerelease}" unless react_on_rails_github
+      prerelease_section = prerelease_flags.empty? ? '' : "\n" + prerelease_flags.join("\n")

       <<~YAML
         # Demo Metadata
         # This file contains information about how this demo was created.
         # It can be used to recreate the demo or understand its configuration.

         demo_name: #{@demo_name}
         demo_directory: #{@demo_dir}
         scratch_mode: #{@scratch}

         # When this demo was created
         created_at: #{@creation_start_time.iso8601}

         # Gem versions used
         versions:
           rails: #{@config.rails_version}
           shakapacker: #{@config.shakapacker_version}
           react_on_rails: #{@config.react_on_rails_version}

         # Additional options passed to generators
         options:
           rails_args:#{rails_args_yaml}
-          react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}#{unless shakapacker_github
-                                                             "\n  shakapacker_prerelease: false"
-                                                           end}#{unless react_on_rails_github
-                                                                   "\n  react_on_rails_prerelease: false"
-                                                                 end}
+          react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}#{prerelease_section}

         # Command used to create this demo
         command: #{reconstruct_command}

         # Ruby environment
         ruby_version: #{RUBY_VERSION}
         bundler_version: #{Gem::Version.new(Bundler::VERSION)}
       YAML

483-495: Command reconstruction omits critical flags.

The reconstruct_command method is missing several flags that were available in the original invocation:

  1. --skip-playwright when @skip_playwright is true
  2. --typescript when @typescript is true
  3. --shakapacker-prerelease when @config.shakapacker_prerelease is true
  4. --react-on-rails-prerelease when @config.react_on_rails_prerelease is true

This means the reconstructed command won't accurately reproduce the demo creation, potentially leading to different behavior (e.g., Playwright browsers being installed when they shouldn't be).

Add the missing flags:

 def reconstruct_command
   cmd_parts = ["bin/new-demo #{@demo_name}"]
   cmd_parts << '--scratch' if @scratch
+  cmd_parts << '--skip-playwright' if @skip_playwright
+  cmd_parts << '--typescript' if @typescript
   if @config.shakapacker_version != Config::DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION
     cmd_parts << "--shakapacker-version=\"#{@config.shakapacker_version}\""
   end
   if @config.react_on_rails_version != Config::DEFAULT_REACT_ON_RAILS_VERSION
     cmd_parts << "--react-on-rails-version=\"#{@config.react_on_rails_version}\""
   end
+  cmd_parts << '--shakapacker-prerelease' if @config.shakapacker_prerelease
+  cmd_parts << '--react-on-rails-prerelease' if @config.react_on_rails_prerelease
   cmd_parts << "--rails-args=\"#{@rails_args.join(',')}\"" if @rails_args.any?
   cmd_parts << "--react-on-rails-args=\"#{@react_on_rails_args.join(',')}\"" if @react_on_rails_args.any?
   cmd_parts.join(' ')
 end
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21-75: LGTM!

The initialization tests comprehensively cover the new flags (scratch, skip_playwright, typescript) with appropriate validation of directory selection, flag persistence, and --typescript deduplication logic.

lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (6)

5-5: LGTM!

The initialization changes correctly handle the new flags:

  • require 'yaml' is appropriately added for metadata generation
  • Conditional directory selection (demos vs demos-scratch) is clean
  • --typescript deduplication prevents duplicate flags

Also applies to: 22-32, 41-41


58-59: LGTM!

The timing and placement of metadata creation are correct:

  • @creation_start_time is captured at the start of the creation process
  • create_metadata_file is called after all demo setup is complete

Also applies to: 72-72


69-69: LGTM!

The Playwright installation logic is cleanly extracted and conditionally executed based on the skip_playwright flag.

Also applies to: 340-344


318-320: LGTM!

The TypeScript flag is correctly passed to the Shakapacker installer when enabled.


422-431: LGTM!

The create_metadata_file method correctly handles dry-run mode and writes the metadata file with appropriate logging.


476-481: LGTM!

The format_array_for_yaml helper correctly formats arrays with proper YAML indentation.

Shakapacker generator doesn't support --typescript flag.
React on Rails --typescript flag handles all TypeScript configuration
including Shakapacker setup, so no need to pass it to Shakapacker separately.

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Pull Request Review - PR #13: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Summary

This PR adds valuable functionality for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with several other developer experience improvements. The implementation is solid with good test coverage and documentation.

Strengths

Code Quality

  • Well-structured and maintainable: The changes follow Ruby best practices and maintain consistency with the existing codebase
  • Excellent test coverage: Comprehensive RSpec tests cover all new features including edge cases (176 new test lines)
  • Good separation of concerns: Each feature is cleanly implemented with minimal coupling

Documentation

  • Clear help text and examples in the CLI
  • Well-documented PR description with usage examples and test plan
  • Metadata YAML includes helpful comments for understanding demo configuration

Features

  1. Scratch mode (--scratch): Enables quick experimentation without cluttering git history
  2. TypeScript flag (--typescript): Simplifies TypeScript setup with a single flag
  3. Metadata generation: Creates .demo-metadata.yml with creation details for reproducibility
  4. Playwright auto-install: Saves manual setup step with --skip-playwright option
  5. Force flags on generators: Prevents interactive prompts for automated workflows

Observations & Suggestions

1. Shakapacker Version Update

Issue: Changed from ~> 8.0 to github:shakacode/shakapacker (bleeding edge)

Recommendation: This makes all new demos use the main branch by default, which could introduce instability. Consider reverting to a stable version or documenting why this change was made.

2. Missing Flags in Command Reconstruction

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:479-489

The reconstruct_command method does not include all flags:

  • Missing: --skip-playwright flag
  • Missing: --typescript flag
  • Missing: --prerelease flags

Impact: Users cannot fully reproduce the demo from the metadata

3. TypeScript Flag Logic

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:41

The TypeScript flag is added to react_on_rails_args but Shakapacker gets it directly in install_shakapacker. This asymmetry could be confusing.

4. Metadata Format Inconsistency

The PR description shows JSON example but implementation uses YAML. Update PR description to reflect the YAML format change (commit 459827e)

5. Help Text Path Issue

Location: bin/new-demo:112

Help text says cd demos/my-demo but with --scratch it would be demos-scratch/my-demo

Potential Bugs

1. Missing Force Flag for Shakapacker

Status: Already fixed in commit 27caad6

2. Race Condition Risk (Low Priority)

If demo creation fails during install_playwright_browsers or later steps, the metadata file will not be created, making debugging harder.

Suggestion: Consider creating metadata earlier or in a try/finally block.

Security Considerations

No security concerns identified:

  • No sensitive data exposed in metadata files
  • Scratch demos are properly gitignored
  • No unsafe command execution patterns

Performance Considerations

Playwright browser installation is heavy (~hundreds of MB). The --skip-playwright flag mitigates this well. Consider making this opt-in rather than opt-out.

Test Coverage

Excellent coverage with 176 new test lines covering:

  • Scratch directory path selection
  • TypeScript flag handling and deduplication
  • Metadata YAML generation and parsing
  • Command reconstruction
  • Dry-run mode behavior

Missing test coverage:

  • Integration test for actual Playwright browser installation
  • Test for metadata creation when --skip-playwright is used
  • Test verifying TypeScript is passed to Shakapacker generator

Code Style & Conventions

Follows repository conventions:

  • Frozen string literals
  • RuboCop compliant
  • Clear method naming
  • Good documentation

Overall Assessment

Verdict: APPROVED with minor suggestions

This is a well-implemented feature that significantly improves the developer experience. The code quality is high, test coverage is comprehensive, and the features are valuable.

Priority Action Items:

  1. HIGH: Fix command reconstruction to include all flags for reproducibility
  2. MEDIUM: Reconsider the Shakapacker version default change
  3. LOW: Update PR description to reflect YAML (not JSON) metadata format
  4. LOW: Consider making Playwright installation opt-in rather than opt-out

Recommended Next Steps:

  1. Address the command reconstruction issue in lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:479-489
  2. Review whether github:shakacode/shakapacker should be the default
  3. Update PR description to show YAML metadata example
  4. Consider adding integration tests for the full flow

Great work on this feature! The scratch mode and metadata generation are particularly valuable additions.


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PR Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Summary: This PR adds a --scratch flag to create experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with metadata file generation for reproducibility. Well-structured and thoroughly tested.

Code Quality - Strengths:

  • Excellent test coverage (176 new lines of specs)
  • Clean separation of concerns
  • Good error handling and validation
  • Follows Ruby conventions (keyword arguments, frozen string literals, RuboCop compliance)
  • Dry-run support throughout
  • Clear documentation and help text

Issues Found:

  1. Metadata File Format Inconsistency (Minor)
    Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:5, PR description
    The PR description shows .demo-metadata.json but implementation uses .demo-metadata.yml
    Fix: Update PR description to reflect YAML format

  2. Missing Flags in Command Reconstruction (Bug)
    Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:481-492
    The reconstruct_command method does not include --skip-playwright or --typescript flags
    Fix: Add these flags to command reconstruction

  3. Potential YAML Injection (Security - Low Risk)
    Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:443-466
    Metadata YAML generation uses string interpolation without escaping
    Recommendation: Use YAML.dump for proper escaping

  4. Default Version Comparison Logic (Potential Bug)
    Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:484-488
    If .new-demo-versions is updated, reconstructed command might be incomplete
    Consider: Always include version flags in reconstructed command

  5. Missing Error Handling for Metadata File Creation
    Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:420-428
    File write operations lack error handling
    Recommendation: Add error handling with warnings

Test Coverage - Excellent:

  • Directory selection tested
  • Flag initialization and defaults tested
  • TypeScript flag handling and deduplication tested
  • Metadata file structure validated
  • Command reconstruction tested
  • Dry-run mode tested
    Suggestion: Add tests for --skip-playwright and --typescript in command reconstruction

Questions:

  1. Version Updates: .new-demo-versions changed Shakapacker to github:shakacode/shakapacker and React on Rails to 16.1. Intentional for this PR?
  2. Generator Force Flag: Added --force to generators (lines 324, 335). Is this necessary? Could overwrite files without warning.

Summary:
Well-implemented feature with excellent test coverage. Priority fixes:

  1. MUST FIX: Add missing flags to command reconstruction
  2. SHOULD FIX: Resolve JSON vs YAML naming inconsistency
  3. CONSIDER: Use YAML.dump for safer metadata generation
  4. CONSIDER: Add error handling for file operations
  5. CLARIFY: Are version changes intentional?

Test Results: 60 RSpec examples passing
Linting: RuboCop passes
Documentation: Clear examples

Great work overall!

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The --force flag alone wasn't sufficient to prevent interactive prompts
when overwriting files. Added --skip flag to automatically skip conflicts.

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- Added run_automated_tests method that starts server and runs Playwright tests
- Starts dev server in background after demo creation
- Runs Playwright E2E tests automatically
- Gracefully handles test failures
- Significantly improved completion message with:
  - Clear sections for commands, development modes, and URLs
  - All available bin/dev modes (HMR, static, prod)
  - Useful URLs for quick access
  - Better visual formatting with separators
  - Timestamp and location info
- Added AbcSize exclusion for demo_creator.rb in RuboCop config

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Code Review for PR #13: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Overall Assessment

This is a well-implemented feature that adds significant value to the demo creation workflow. The code quality is high, test coverage is comprehensive, and the implementation follows established patterns in the codebase.


Strengths

1. Excellent Test Coverage

  • Comprehensive RSpec tests covering all new features (176 new test lines)
  • Tests verify scratch path behavior, metadata generation, command reconstruction, and TypeScript handling
  • Edge cases handled (duplicate --typescript flag, empty arrays, etc.)

2. Good Code Organization

  • Clean separation of concerns in DemoCreator class
  • New features integrate smoothly with existing architecture
  • Follows existing code patterns and style conventions

3. User Experience

  • The .demo-metadata.yml file is excellent for reproducibility
  • Clear help text and examples in CLI
  • Dry-run mode supported for all new features

4. Documentation

  • Thorough PR description with usage examples
  • Metadata file includes helpful comments
  • Command reconstruction makes it easy to reproduce demos

Potential Issues and Recommendations

Medium Priority: Error Handling in install_playwright_browsers

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:338

Issue: The install_playwright_browsers method does not handle potential failures gracefully. If Playwright installation fails, the demo creation continues without warning.

Recommendation: Add error handling with a user-friendly warning message.

Low Priority: YAML Generation Edge Cases

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:431-471

The generate_metadata_yaml method uses string concatenation which could be fragile. However, the current implementation is acceptable since it is well-tested and provides better control over formatting with comments.

Code Quality: Conditional Logic Complexity

Location: lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:442-446

Inline conditionals in string interpolation reduce readability. Consider extracting conditional logic to improve readability.


Security Considerations

No security concerns identified

  • No user input is directly executed without sanitization
  • File paths are properly constructed using File.join
  • YAML generation does not introduce injection vulnerabilities
  • The scratch directory is properly gitignored

Performance Considerations

Good:

  • Playwright installation is skippable with --skip-playwright flag
  • Metadata generation is efficient (no heavy I/O)
  • Conditional logic prevents unnecessary operations

The install_playwright_browsers step can be slow (downloads browser binaries). The --skip-playwright flag addresses this well.


Best Practices and Style

Follows Repository Standards:

  • Single-quoted strings (.rubocop.yml:55-56)
  • Proper frozen string literal comments
  • Comprehensive test coverage
  • Descriptive commit messages with Claude Code attribution

Minor Style Notes:

  • Line 41: The TypeScript deduplication logic is good
  • Metadata file naming: .demo-metadata.yml is a good choice (dotfile, will not clutter directory listings)

Test Quality

Excellent test coverage! The specs cover:

  • Scratch directory path handling
  • Metadata file structure and content
  • Command reconstruction
  • TypeScript flag handling and deduplication
  • Dry-run behavior
  • Edge cases (empty arrays, custom versions)

One suggestion: Add a test to verify that install_playwright_browsers is actually skipped when skip_playwright: true


Additional Observations

Version Changes (.new-demo-versions)

  • Shakapacker: ~> 8.0 to github:shakacode/shakapacker
  • React on Rails: ~> 16.0 to ~> 16.1

Question: Are these version changes intentional for this PR, or should they be in a separate commit/PR?

Generator Flags Evolution: The PR includes several commits adjusting generator flags (adding --force, removing unsupported flags, adding --skip). This shows good iterative development and testing!


Recommendations Summary

Priority Issue Recommendation
Low Playwright error handling Add try/catch with warning message
Low YAML generation readability Extract conditional logic from heredoc
Low Test coverage gap Add test for Playwright skip behavior
Info Version changes Consider separate commit for clarity

Conclusion

Status: APPROVED with minor suggestions

This PR is ready to merge! The implementation is solid, well-tested, and adds valuable functionality. The minor suggestions above are optional improvements and should not block merging.

Great work on:

  • Comprehensive test coverage
  • User-friendly CLI design
  • Reproducibility features (metadata file)
  • Clean integration with existing code

The --scratch flag will significantly improve the developer experience for experimentation!


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Added cleanup_conflicting_files method that removes files created by
Shakapacker that would conflict with React on Rails generator:
- config/shakapacker.yml
- Procfile.dev
- Procfile.dev-static-assets
- Procfile.dev-prod-assets

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Pull Request Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Summary

This PR adds valuable functionality for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with metadata tracking for reproducibility. Overall, this is a well-designed and well-tested feature that adds significant value to the repository.

✅ Strengths

Code Quality

  • Clean implementation: The new flags are well-integrated into the existing DemoCreator class
  • Good abstraction: Metadata generation is properly separated into dedicated methods
  • Consistent style: Follows existing Ruby conventions and patterns in the codebase
  • Documentation: Good inline comments and help text

Testing

  • Excellent test coverage: 176 lines of new tests covering directory path logic, flag handling, metadata file generation and structure, command reconstruction for reproducibility, and edge cases
  • Well-structured tests: Clear test descriptions and proper use of RSpec patterns

Features

  • Metadata file: The .demo-metadata.yml file is a great addition for reproducibility, documentation, and understanding demo configuration
  • Useful flags: --typescript, --skip-playwright, and --scratch are practical additions

⚠️ Issues & Concerns

1. Critical: Automated Tests Run by Default (demo_creator.rb:73)

Issue: Running Playwright tests automatically during demo creation (run_automated_tests unless @dry_run) could significantly slow down demo creation, fail unpredictably in CI/headless environments, consume unnecessary resources, and surprise users who just wanted to create a demo.

Recommendation: Make this opt-in with a --run-tests flag instead of opt-out, or at minimum add a --skip-tests flag. Document this behavior clearly.

2. Potential Bug: Background Server Not Cleaned Up (demo_creator.rb:503)

Issue: The background server process is started but never explicitly stopped. If tests fail or complete, the server may keep running.

Recommendation: Add proper cleanup in an ensure block to kill the server process.

3. Hard-coded Sleep Duration (demo_creator.rb:507)

Issue: Fixed 10-second wait is unreliable - too long on fast machines, too short on slow machines or under load, and provides no feedback to user if server fails to start.

Recommendation: Implement proper server health check with HTTP requests instead of fixed sleep duration.

4. Security: YAML Injection Risk (demo_creator.rb:439-472)

Issue: Direct string interpolation into YAML without escaping could allow injection if demo_name contains YAML special characters (e.g., :, #, |, >).

Recommendation: Use proper YAML serialization with YAML.dump instead of string interpolation.

5. Inconsistent Version Defaults (.new-demo-versions:13, 16)

Issue: Using GitHub source for Shakapacker by default is risky for production demos. The PR changes the default for ALL demos. Config defaults differ from code defaults.

Recommendation: Keep stable versions as defaults and use GitHub sources explicitly when needed, or document this is intentional for the current development phase.

6. Code Complexity: RuboCop Exclusion (.rubocop.yml:43-44)

Issue: While the exclusion is added, the generate_metadata_yaml method has high complexity due to inline conditionals in string interpolation.

Recommendation: Refactor complex YAML generation which will also improve complexity metrics.

7. Missing Flag in Metadata (demo_creator.rb:493)

The reconstruct_command method doesn't include --skip-playwright and --typescript flags properly.

8. Force Flags May Overwrite User Changes (demo_creator.rb:322, 333)

Issue: The --force flag will overwrite any manual changes users made to files.

Recommendation: Document this behavior or make it conditional.

📊 Performance Considerations

  • Automated tests: Could add 30-60+ seconds to demo creation
  • Playwright browser install: Already made optional with --skip-playwright ✅
  • Background processes: Need proper cleanup

🔒 Security Assessment

  • No command injection risks: Good use of Shellwords and proper escaping ✅
  • YAML injection: Minor risk (see issue Add Conductor workspace configuration #4)
  • File operations: Proper path handling with File.join ✅
  • No credential exposure: Metadata file doesn't contain sensitive data ✅

📝 Documentation

  • PR description: Excellent, comprehensive with examples ✅
  • Help text: Clear and helpful ✅
  • Code comments: Good in metadata generation section ✅

🎯 Recommendations Summary

Must Fix (Breaking/Critical)

  1. ❗ Make automated tests opt-in or add clear skip flag
  2. ❗ Clean up background server process properly
  3. ⚠️ Replace hard-coded sleep with proper health check

Should Fix (Important)

  1. Use proper YAML serialization to prevent injection
  2. Reconsider default version changes or document intent
  3. Include all flags in command reconstruction

Nice to Have

  1. Refactor YAML generation to reduce complexity
  2. Document --force behavior

✨ Overall Assessment

Rating: 8/10 - This is a solid, well-tested feature with good design. The main concerns are around the automated test execution and process management. With a few fixes, this would be production-ready.

The metadata file feature is particularly well-implemented and will be very useful for reproducibility and documentation.

Great work! 🎉


Recommendation: Fix the critical issues (#1-3) before merging, and consider the other improvements for follow-up PRs.

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PR Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Overview: This PR adds functionality to create experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with metadata tracking for reproducibility. The implementation is well-structured with comprehensive test coverage.

STRENGTHS:

Code Quality:

  • Excellent test coverage: 176 new test cases covering all new functionality including edge cases
  • Clean separation of concerns: New features integrated smoothly into existing architecture
  • Consistent code style: Follows established RuboCop conventions
  • Good documentation: PR description is thorough with examples

Features:

  • Scratch mode: Well-implemented gitignored directory for experimentation
  • Metadata tracking: YAML-based reproducibility tracking is a great addition
  • TypeScript support: Simplified flag makes TypeScript setup more discoverable
  • Skip Playwright: Useful optimization for faster demo creation

CRITICAL ISSUES:

  1. Automatic Test Execution (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:519-542)

    • The run_automated_tests method automatically runs tests after demo creation with a fixed 10-second sleep
    • This significantly slows demo creation and may fail due to timing rather than actual issues
    • Recommendation: Make this opt-in with a --run-tests flag instead of automatic
    • Implement proper health check polling instead of fixed sleep
    • Ensure background processes are properly terminated
  2. Format Mismatch in PR Description

    • PR body mentions .demo-metadata.json but implementation uses .demo-metadata.yml (line 450)
    • Recommendation: Update PR description to reflect YAML format
  3. Command Reconstruction Missing Flags (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:505-516)

    • The reconstruct_command method does not include --skip-playwright and --typescript flags
    • The reconstructed command will not fully reproduce the demo creation
    • Recommendation: Add these flags to the reconstruction logic
  4. Version Updates in .new-demo-versions

    • Changed default from stable ~> 8.0 to bleeding edge github:shakacode/shakapacker
    • This could introduce instability for users who do not realize they are using unreleased code
    • Recommendation: Revert to stable versions as defaults or document why bleeding edge

PERFORMANCE CONCERNS:

  1. Playwright Browser Installation (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:362-366)
    • Installing Playwright browsers downloads hundreds of MBs and takes significant time
    • While there is a --skip-playwright flag, consider making this opt-in rather than opt-out
    • Add progress indication or mention expected time in output

CODE QUALITY ISSUES:

  1. Metadata Generation String Interpolation (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:483-486)

    • Complex conditional string concatenation in heredoc is difficult to read and maintain
    • Recommendation: Use proper hash-based YAML generation with the YAML library
  2. RuboCop Exclusion Added

    • Adding exclusion for Metrics/AbcSize often indicates methods that should be refactored
    • Consider extracting smaller methods from complex ones
  3. File Cleanup (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:337-354)

    • Recommendation: Use FileUtils.rm_f instead of checking existence and deleting
    • Add error handling for permission issues

RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARY:

High Priority:

  1. Make automated test execution opt-in not automatic
  2. Fix command reconstruction to include all flags
  3. Update PR description to mention .yml not .json
  4. Revert default versions to stable releases or document why bleeding edge

Medium Priority:
5. Refactor generate_metadata_yaml to use proper YAML generation
6. Implement proper health checks instead of fixed sleeps
7. Make Playwright installation opt-in rather than opt-out

Low Priority:
8. Improve error handling in file cleanup
9. Consider breaking down large methods to avoid RuboCop exclusions

OVERALL ASSESSMENT:

This is a well-implemented feature with excellent test coverage and clear use case. The main concerns are around automatic test execution adding significant time/complexity, default version changes that may surprise users, and missing flags in command reconstruction affecting reproducibility.

With the high-priority issues addressed, this would be ready to merge. Great work on the comprehensive testing and documentation!

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PR Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

✅ Overall Assessment

This is a well-implemented feature that adds valuable functionality for experimental demo creation. The code is clean, well-tested, and follows the repository's conventions.


🎯 Code Quality & Best Practices

Strengths:

  • Clean separation of concerns with new flags properly integrated into the existing architecture
  • Consistent code style following Ruby conventions
  • Good use of conditional logic for feature flags (--scratch, --typescript, --skip-playwright)
  • YAML format for metadata is more human-readable than JSON (good choice!)
  • Comprehensive help text and user-facing documentation in PR description

Minor Suggestions:

  1. lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:41 - Consider extracting the TypeScript flag logic:

    # Current
    @react_on_rails_args << '--typescript' if typescript && !@react_on_rails_args.include?('--typescript')
    
    # Suggestion: Extract to method for clarity
    add_typescript_arg_if_needed if typescript
  2. lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:334 - The cleanup_conflicting_files method could benefit from logging when run in dry-run mode to show what would be deleted.


🐛 Potential Issues

Critical:

  1. lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:446-450 - The automated test execution in run_automated_tests could cause issues:

    • Background server process is started but may not be properly cleaned up on failure
    • Fixed 10-second sleep is fragile - server might not be ready on slower systems
    • No verification that the server actually started successfully before running tests

    Recommendation:

    • Add a retry loop with health check (e.g., curl localhost:3000 with retries)
    • Ensure background processes are killed in rescue block or use ensure block
    • Make the timeout configurable or more robust
  2. lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:495 - The metadata file shows "scratch_mode: false" in YAML, but this could be confusing. Consider using a more descriptive field name like is_scratch_demo or experimental_mode.

Minor:
3. bin/new-demo:75 - The --typescript flag description could clarify it applies to both generators:

# Current: 'Enable TypeScript for both Shakapacker and React on Rails'
# Suggestion: 'Enable TypeScript (adds --typescript to react-on-rails-args)'

⚡ Performance Considerations

  1. Automated test execution - Running Playwright tests automatically on demo creation could significantly slow down the workflow. Consider:

    • Making this opt-in via a flag like --run-tests
    • Or making it opt-out via --skip-tests
    • Current behavior might frustrate users who just want to create the scaffolding quickly
  2. lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:364 - Installing Playwright browsers can be slow and bandwidth-heavy. The --skip-playwright flag is good, but consider:

    • Checking if browsers are already installed before downloading
    • Providing progress feedback during installation

🔒 Security Concerns

No significant security issues identified. The code:

  • ✅ Properly handles user input through OptionParser
  • ✅ Uses Shellwords for command construction (good practice)
  • ✅ Doesn't execute arbitrary user code
  • ✅ gitignores the scratch directory appropriately

Best Practice Note: The metadata file includes command reconstruction which is helpful, but ensure users understand this file could be shared/committed and may reveal internal paths or configurations.


🧪 Test Coverage

Excellent test coverage! The spec file demonstrates:

  • ✅ All new flags are tested (scratch, skip_playwright, typescript)
  • ✅ Directory path logic is verified
  • ✅ Metadata file generation is tested with YAML parsing
  • ✅ Command reconstruction is thoroughly tested
  • ✅ Edge cases covered (duplicate TypeScript flag prevention)

Suggestions for additional tests:

  1. Integration test for scratch directory creation - Verify the directory is actually created in the right place (currently tests only check instance variables)

  2. Test the cleanup of conflicting files - Add test coverage for cleanup_conflicting_files method

  3. Test automated test failure handling - Verify graceful degradation when tests fail


📋 Additional Recommendations

  1. Documentation: Consider adding a note in the README about:

    • When to use --scratch vs regular demos
    • How to promote a scratch demo to a regular demo
    • The metadata file format and its uses
  2. Version updates in .new-demo-versions: The change from ~> 8.0 to github:shakacode/shakapacker seems intentional for testing, but verify this is the desired default for all users or if it should be configurable.

  3. RuboCop exclusion: The Metrics/AbcSize exclusion for demo_creator.rb is reasonable given the class's responsibilities, but consider if some methods could be extracted to reduce complexity (e.g., run_automated_tests, print_completion_message).

  4. Error handling: The run_automated_tests method rescues CommandError but the background server process might be left running. Use ensure or process cleanup.


🎉 Highlights

  • The metadata file is a brilliant addition for reproducibility
  • Great user experience improvements with better help text and completion messages
  • Thoughtful design allowing experimentation without polluting git history
  • Excellent test coverage demonstrating TDD approach

📝 Summary

This PR successfully implements the --scratch flag feature with high code quality. The main concerns are around the automated test execution potentially causing issues and performance impacts. Consider making test execution opt-in or improving its robustness.

Recommended Actions:

  1. Fix automated test execution cleanup and health checks
  2. Consider making automated tests opt-in rather than automatic
  3. Add ensure blocks for process cleanup
  4. Document the scratch demo workflow in README

Great work overall! 🚀


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Pull Request Overview

This PR adds a --scratch flag to the bin/new-demo command for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, along with enhanced metadata tracking and improved demo tooling.

  • Adds --scratch flag to create demos in demos-scratch/ directory instead of demos/
  • Introduces comprehensive metadata tracking via .demo-metadata.yml files
  • Enhances demo creation with TypeScript support, Playwright configuration, and improved tooling

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spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb Added comprehensive test coverage for scratch mode, TypeScript flag, metadata generation, and command reconstruction
packages/shakacode_demo_common/shakacode_demo_common.gemspec Added cypress-on-rails runtime dependency
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/templates/playwright.config.ts New TypeScript Playwright configuration with proper test setup
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/templates/hello_world.spec.ts New TypeScript E2E test for Hello World React component
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/templates/e2e.rake New Rake tasks for running E2E tests across different development modes
packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/install_generator.rb Updated generator to use cypress-on-rails with Playwright and create TypeScript configs
lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb Major updates to support scratch mode, metadata generation, TypeScript support, and improved demo creation flow
.rubocop.yml Added RuboCop exclusion for demo_creator.rb due to increased complexity
.new-demo-versions Updated default versions to use GitHub sources

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# Verify the raw YAML content has the ISO8601 timestamp
expect(content).to include('2025-01-01T12:00:00')
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The hardcoded timestamp string check is brittle and may fail if the timezone format changes. Consider verifying the parsed timestamp instead of the raw string format.

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rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@rails_args, 2)
react_on_rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@react_on_rails_args, 2)

<<~YAML
# Demo Metadata
# This file contains information about how this demo was created.
# It can be used to recreate the demo or understand its configuration.
demo_name: #{@demo_name}
demo_directory: #{@demo_dir}
scratch_mode: #{@scratch}
# When this demo was created
created_at: #{@creation_start_time.iso8601}
# Gem versions used
versions:
rails: #{@config.rails_version}
shakapacker: #{@config.shakapacker_version}
react_on_rails: #{@config.react_on_rails_version}
# Additional options passed to generators
options:
rails_args:#{rails_args_yaml}
react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}#{unless shakapacker_github
"\n shakapacker_prerelease: false"
end}#{unless react_on_rails_github
"\n react_on_rails_prerelease: false"
end}
# Command used to create this demo
command: #{reconstruct_command}
# Ruby environment
ruby_version: #{RUBY_VERSION}
bundler_version: #{Gem::Version.new(Bundler::VERSION)}
YAML
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The inline conditional YAML generation with string interpolation is difficult to read and maintain. Consider using a hash structure and converting to YAML, or building the string in separate variables.

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rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@rails_args, 2)
react_on_rails_args_yaml = format_array_for_yaml(@react_on_rails_args, 2)
<<~YAML
# Demo Metadata
# This file contains information about how this demo was created.
# It can be used to recreate the demo or understand its configuration.
demo_name: #{@demo_name}
demo_directory: #{@demo_dir}
scratch_mode: #{@scratch}
# When this demo was created
created_at: #{@creation_start_time.iso8601}
# Gem versions used
versions:
rails: #{@config.rails_version}
shakapacker: #{@config.shakapacker_version}
react_on_rails: #{@config.react_on_rails_version}
# Additional options passed to generators
options:
rails_args:#{rails_args_yaml}
react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}#{unless shakapacker_github
"\n shakapacker_prerelease: false"
end}#{unless react_on_rails_github
"\n react_on_rails_prerelease: false"
end}
# Command used to create this demo
command: #{reconstruct_command}
# Ruby environment
ruby_version: #{RUBY_VERSION}
bundler_version: #{Gem::Version.new(Bundler::VERSION)}
YAML
options = {
'rails_args' => @rails_args,
'react_on_rails_args' => @react_on_rails_args
}
options['shakapacker_prerelease'] = false unless shakapacker_github
options['react_on_rails_prerelease'] = false unless react_on_rails_github
metadata = {
'demo_name' => @demo_name,
'demo_directory' => @demo_dir,
'scratch_mode' => @scratch,
'created_at' => @creation_start_time.iso8601,
'versions' => {
'rails' => @config.rails_version,
'shakapacker' => @config.shakapacker_version,
'react_on_rails' => @config.react_on_rails_version
},
'options' => options,
'command' => reconstruct_command,
'ruby_version' => RUBY_VERSION,
'bundler_version' => Gem::Version.new(Bundler::VERSION).to_s
}
comments = <<~COMMENTS
# Demo Metadata
# This file contains information about how this demo was created.
# It can be used to recreate the demo or understand its configuration.
COMMENTS
comments + YAML.dump(metadata)

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Empty method with only comments suggests incomplete implementation. Consider removing this method until it's actually implemented, or add a TODO marker if it's planned for future work.

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lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (2)

484-489: Persist the actual prerelease flags in metadata.

When a demo is generated with --shakapacker-prerelease or --react-on-rails-prerelease, we still emit shakapacker_prerelease: false / drop the key entirely, so the metadata misrepresents the command that was run. Record the real booleans instead of hard-coding false/skipping the field so downstream consumers can rely on this file.

A minimal fix would be:

@@
-      @config = Config.new(
+      @shakapacker_prerelease = shakapacker_prerelease
+      @react_on_rails_prerelease = react_on_rails_prerelease
+      @config = Config.new(
@@
-          react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}#{unless shakapacker_github
-                                                             "\n  shakapacker_prerelease: false"
-                                                           end}#{unless react_on_rails_github
-                                                                   "\n  react_on_rails_prerelease: false"
-                                                                 end}
+          react_on_rails_args:#{react_on_rails_args_yaml}
+          shakapacker_prerelease: #{@shakapacker_prerelease}
+          react_on_rails_prerelease: #{@react_on_rails_prerelease}

507-518: Reconstructed command must include the new flags.

reconstruct_command omits switches like --skip-playwright, --typescript, and the prerelease flags, so replaying the stored command changes behaviour (it installs Playwright browsers and drops prerelease intent). Please append every user-facing option that can mutate the run, including the prerelease booleans (collapsing to --prerelease when both are true if that’s how the CLI behaves) so reproduction is trustworthy.

One possible update:

     def reconstruct_command
       cmd_parts = ["bin/new-demo #{@demo_name}"]
       cmd_parts << '--scratch' if @scratch
+      cmd_parts << '--skip-playwright' if @skip_playwright
+      cmd_parts << '--typescript' if @typescript
+      cmd_parts << '--shakapacker-prerelease' if @shakapacker_prerelease
+      cmd_parts << '--react-on-rails-prerelease' if @react_on_rails_prerelease
       if @config.shakapacker_version != Config::DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION
         cmd_parts << "--shakapacker-version=\"#{@config.shakapacker_version}\""
       end

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Load the time library before calling iso8601.

Time#iso8601 lives in the stdlib time extension; without require 'time' this call raises NoMethodError during real runs (dry runs won't catch it). Please require the library so metadata generation succeeds.

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Pull Request Review

This PR adds a --scratch flag to bin/new-demo for creating experimental demos in a gitignored directory, plus TypeScript support, metadata generation, and improved E2E testing with Playwright.

Strengths

Code Quality: Excellent test coverage (176 new cases), clean separation of concerns, follows RuboCop conventions, well-designed composable flags

Documentation: Comprehensive PR description, metadata file for reproducibility, improved completion message

Best Practices: Dry-run support throughout, backward compatible, good error handling

Issues Found

HIGH PRIORITY

  1. Missing flags in reconstructed command (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:507-518) - The --typescript and --skip-playwright flags are not included. Users cannot accurately recreate demos. Fix: Add after line 509

  2. Playwright installation logic (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:68-70) - Two conditional calls to install_playwright_browsers is confusing. Simplify to single call after npm dependencies ready

MEDIUM PRIORITY

  1. .gitignore path handling (install_generator.rb:110-114) - File.exist? does not use absolute path
  2. Dead code (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:521-524) - run_automated_tests is no-op
  3. Test coverage gap - No test verifying install_playwright_browsers is skipped when flag set

LOW PRIORITY

  1. Add all flags to metadata file for completeness
  2. Add --skip-playwright to help text
  3. Document version change in .new-demo-versions

Positive Observations

RuboCop exclusion appropriate, YAML metadata format excellent choice, E2E testing setup comprehensive, good use of cypress-on-rails

Recommendation

Approve with minor changes requested. The missing flags in reconstructed command and Playwright installation logic should be fixed.

Excellent work on comprehensive testing and thoughtful design!

justin808 and others added 2 commits October 4, 2025 22:36
Critical Fixes:
- Fix process group killing in e2e.rake to properly terminate bin/dev child processes
  - Use negative PID to kill entire process group (Rails, webpack, etc.)
  - Add SIGKILL fallback to ensure cleanup
  - Prevents orphaned processes and port conflicts

- Refactor YAML generation to use YAML.dump for guaranteed validity
  - Eliminates YAML injection risks
  - Ensures proper escaping of special characters
  - Consistent formatting across all metadata files
  - ISO8601 timestamps serialized as portable strings

Improvements:
- Add explanatory comments for Playwright installation timing
  - Clarifies why Playwright is installed at different points
  - Documents the dependency on npm package availability

- Update test expectations to match YAML.dump string serialization
  - created_at is now a string (more portable than Time object)

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- Added --typescript flag to reconstructed command when typescript: true
- Added --skip-playwright flag when skip_playwright: true
- Added comprehensive tests for both new flags
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Code Review - PR #13: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Summary

This PR adds comprehensive demo creation features including experimental demo mode, TypeScript support, E2E testing with Playwright, and metadata tracking. The implementation is solid overall with good test coverage and documentation.

✅ Strengths

  1. Excellent Test Coverage (spec/demo_scripts/demo_creator_spec.rb)

    • Comprehensive tests for all new features
    • Tests for edge cases (duplicate TypeScript flags, scratch mode, etc.)
    • YAML metadata validation
    • 177 lines of new test coverage added
  2. Well-Structured Metadata System

    • Uses YAML.dump for safe serialization (preventing YAML injection)
    • ISO8601 timestamps for portability
    • Complete reconstruction command generation
    • Good documentation with inline comments
  3. Robust Process Management (e2e.rake:67-84)

    • Properly kills process groups using negative PID
    • SIGKILL fallback for stuck processes
    • Prevents orphaned processes and port conflicts
    • Good error handling with rescue blocks
  4. Good Documentation

    • Comprehensive PR description with examples
    • Clear code comments explaining complex logic
    • Updated help text in CLI

🔍 Issues & Recommendations

Critical Issues

  1. Process Group Creation Missing (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/templates/e2e.rake:24)

    Issue: The rake task spawns a process and tries to kill it with a negative PID (process group), but doesn't create a new process group first.

    # Current - will fail
    server_pid = spawn(mode[:env], mode[:command], out: '/dev/null', err: '/dev/null')
    Process.kill('TERM', -server_pid)  # This may not kill child processes

    Fix: Add :pgroup => true to create a new process group:

    server_pid = spawn(mode[:env], mode[:command], 
                      out: '/dev/null', err: '/dev/null', 
                      pgroup: true)

    Without this, the negative PID may not properly target the process group, leaving child processes (webpack, Rails) running.

High Priority

  1. Hardcoded Port (multiple files)

    • Port 3000 is hardcoded in e2e.rake:35 and playwright.config.ts:11,24
    • Should respect PORT environment variable
    • Recommendation: Extract to a configurable constant or environment variable
  2. Network Error Handling Incomplete (e2e.rake:40)

    • Only catches Errno::ECONNREFUSED, Errno::EADDRNOTAVAIL, SocketError
    • Missing Errno::ETIMEDOUT and other network errors
    • Recommendation: Add more comprehensive exception handling
  3. Timeout Hardcoded (e2e.rake:28)

    • 60-second timeout may be too short for slow CI environments
    • Recommendation: Make configurable via environment variable

Medium Priority

  1. File Conflict Resolution (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:349-363)

    • The cleanup_conflicting_files method removes Procfiles but keeps shakapacker.yml
    • Comment says "React on Rails will overwrite it anyway" but relies on --force flag
    • This is fragile - if --force behavior changes, it could break
    • Recommendation: Add a comment explaining this dependency on --force flag behavior
  2. Error Handling in Metadata Generation (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:457)

    • No error handling if YAML generation or file write fails
    • Recommendation: Add try/rescue block with user-friendly error message
  3. Empty Method (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:515-518)

    • run_automated_tests is empty with just a comment
    • Recommendation: Either remove it or make it raise NotImplementedError to be explicit

Low Priority / Code Quality

  1. Magic Numbers

    • Sleep durations (1, 2 seconds) in e2e.rake:74,88
    • Recommendation: Extract to named constants for clarity
  2. Playwright Test Selectors (hello_world.spec.ts:9,12,23,28)

    • Uses text-based selectors like 'text=Hello, Friend!'
    • These are brittle and can break with minor text changes
    • Recommendation: Use data-testid attributes for more stable selectors:
    await expect(page.locator('[data-testid="greeting"]')).toHaveText('Hello, Friend!');
  3. Code Duplication

    • Input clearing and filling repeated 3 times in hello_world.spec.ts
    • Recommendation: Extract to a helper function
  4. RuboCop Exclusion (.rubocop.yml:43-44)

    • Excludes entire file from AbcSize metric
    • Recommendation: Use inline comments to disable specific methods instead

🔒 Security

No major security concerns identified

  • YAML.dump prevents injection attacks
  • No user input directly executed in shell commands
  • Process spawning uses proper argument arrays
  • No credentials or sensitive data exposed

⚡ Performance

Generally good performance considerations

  • Conditional Playwright installation based on sources
  • Parallel test execution supported (fullyParallel: true)
  • Proper cleanup prevents resource leaks

Minor concern: Sequential testing in test_all_modes could be slow. Consider adding a parallel option.

📊 Test Coverage Assessment

Excellent test coverage added

  • All new CLI flags tested
  • Metadata generation validated
  • Edge cases covered (duplicates, empty values)
  • YAML structure verified

Missing tests:

  • Error scenarios (file write failures, process spawn failures)
  • Network timeout scenarios in rake task

🎯 Recommendations Priority

Must Fix Before Merge:

  1. Add pgroup: true to spawn call in e2e.rake (critical bug)

Should Fix:
2. Make port configurable
3. Improve network error handling
4. Add timeout configuration

Nice to Have:
5. Improve test selectors to use data-testid
6. Extract magic numbers to constants
7. Add error handling to metadata generation

Conclusion

This is a well-implemented PR with comprehensive features and good test coverage. The main concern is the process group creation issue which could cause resource leaks. Once that's fixed, this will be a solid addition to the codebase.

Great work on the extensive documentation and thoughtful implementation! 🎉

justin808 and others added 2 commits October 4, 2025 22:43
- Change DEFAULT_SHAKAPACKER_VERSION from '~> 8.0' to 'github:shakacode/shakapacker'
- Change DEFAULT_REACT_ON_RAILS_VERSION from '~> 16.0' to '~> 16.1'
- Update all test expectations to match new defaults
- This ensures demos created without explicit version flags use the correct defaults

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Pull Request Review - PR #13

This is an excellent, comprehensive PR that adds valuable features for demo creation, E2E testing, and metadata tracking.

✅ Strengths

Code Quality: Well-structured with 201 new test lines, comprehensive coverage, good documentation, and consistent style following repository conventions.

Feature Design: Smart --scratch flag for experimental demos, excellent metadata YAML for reproducibility, clean TypeScript consolidation, and good non-interactive mode.

Testing: Modern Playwright integration with Rails, valuable e2e:test_all_modes rake task for testing all dev modes.

🔍 Critical Issues

1. Process Group Handling (e2e.rake:24)
The spawn call needs explicit pgroup: true to ensure process group creation. Without it, Process.kill(-server_pid) may kill unintended processes on some systems.

2. Server Readiness Check (e2e.rake:32-46)

  • No timeout on Net::HTTP.get_response - could hang indefinitely
  • response.code.to_i < 500 accepts 4xx errors as ready
  • Should add proper timeout handling and stricter status code checking (only 2xx/3xx)

Medium Priority Issues

3. Dry Run Logging (demo_creator.rb:349): cleanup_conflicting_files returns early without showing what files would be deleted

4. Hardcoded Port: Port 3000 hardcoded in multiple places - consider ENV variable

5. Empty Method (demo_creator.rb:518): run_automated_tests does nothing but is called unconditionally - add logging or comment out

🔒 Security

✅ Good: No credentials, gitignore updated, proper shell escaping
⚠️ Minor: Output to /dev/null could hide startup failures

📊 Test Coverage

✅ Excellent: 201 new lines, all flags tested, edge cases covered
🔍 Gaps: No tests for install_playwright_browsers, cleanup_conflicting_files, e2e.rake tasks

🚀 Performance

✅ Good: Conditional Playwright installation, parallel-ready
⚠️ Sequential testing could take 6+ minutes, browser caching not documented

🎯 Recommendations

Before Merge:

  1. Fix process group issue - add pgroup: true
  2. Improve server readiness check with timeout
  3. Add dry-run logging for file deletion
  4. Document or remove run_automated_tests

Nice to Have:

  • Add missing test coverage
  • Extract magic numbers to constants
  • Update CHANGELOG and README

🎉 Summary

High-quality PR that adds significant value. Well-tested, follows best practices, introduces useful features. Critical issues are minor and easily addressable.

Recommendation: Approve with requested changes

Great work on the metadata tracking and E2E testing integration! 🚀

justin808 and others added 2 commits October 4, 2025 22:45
- Add shakapacker_prerelease field to metadata (was missing)
- Change react_on_rails_prerelease logic to use true for GitHub sources (was using nil)
- Both prerelease fields now consistently return true for GitHub sources, false otherwise
- Update existing test to assert both prerelease flags
- Add new test case covering non-GitHub versions (both flags false)

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- Store shakapacker_prerelease and react_on_rails_prerelease as instance variables
- Include --shakapacker-prerelease and --react-on-rails-prerelease in reconstructed command
- Add test coverage for prerelease flags in reconstruct_command

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Pull Request Review - PR #13

Overall Assessment

This is a well-crafted PR that adds valuable features for demo management. The code quality is high, with excellent test coverage and thoughtful implementation.

Recommendation: Approve with minor suggestions

Strengths

  • Excellent Test Coverage: 237 new test lines covering all features
  • Code Quality: Clean separation of concerns, proper shell escaping with Shellwords.join
  • Documentation: Thorough PR description and metadata YAML generation
  • User Experience: Excellent completion message and scratch mode

Code Quality & Best Practices

Good Practices

  1. Proper shell escaping using Shellwords.join throughout
  2. Comprehensive validation for GitHub specs
  3. Good DRY principle with method extraction
  4. Dir.mktmpdir with automatic cleanup

Minor Improvements

  1. demo_creator.rb:484-485 - Redundant || false (already using .compact)
  2. .rubocop.yml:43-44 - Consider refactoring DemoCreator class instead of disabling AbcSize
  3. install_generator.rb:119 - No error handling for generator failure

Potential Bugs (Minor)

  1. demo_creator.rb:73-81 - Playwright installation logic could be clearer
  2. demo_creator.rb:351-368 - File deletion without dry-run logging
  3. Missing validation for empty demo_name

Performance Considerations

Good: Conditional Playwright installation, shallow git clones, efficient temp directory usage
Suggestion: Make server startup timeout configurable via ENV var (e2e.rake:24-46)

Security

Excellent: Input validation, safe shell commands, branch name validation prevents path traversal
No critical security issues found

Test Coverage

Excellent: 237 new test lines covering all major code paths, edge cases, dry-run and execution modes

Suggestions: Integration test for actual demo creation, error recovery tests, metadata reconstruction tests

Recommendations

High Priority

  • Add validation for empty demo_name parameter
  • Add error handling for cypress_on_rails:install generator failure
  • Consider refactoring DemoCreator class to reduce complexity

Medium Priority

  • Remove redundant || false in metadata generation
  • Improve dry-run logging for file deletion operations
  • Make server startup timeout configurable

Low Priority

  • Simplify Playwright installation logic
  • Add integration tests
  • Consider extracting metadata generation into separate class

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This PR demonstrates excellent software engineering practices. The suggestions above are minor improvements and should not block merging.

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3-6: Require time before calling Time#iso8601.
Time#iso8601 comes from the stdlib time extension; without require 'time' this raises NoMethodError when generating metadata outside environments that preload it. Please require the library so metadata creation works reliably.

 require 'shellwords'
 require 'tmpdir'
+require 'time'
 require 'yaml'

482-486: Persist the actual prerelease flags.
The metadata currently infers prerelease status from version strings, so a run with --shakapacker-prerelease that resolves to 9.0.0.beta.1 records both flags as false. Meanwhile, the reconstructed command still contains the prerelease switches, leaving metadata and command contradictory. Store the original booleans instead to keep the metadata faithful to the invocation.

-          'shakapacker_prerelease' => @config.shakapacker_version&.start_with?('github:') || false,
-          'react_on_rails_prerelease' => @config.react_on_rails_version&.start_with?('github:') || false
+          'shakapacker_prerelease' => @shakapacker_prerelease,
+          'react_on_rails_prerelease' => @react_on_rails_prerelease
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server_pid = nil
begin
# Start the server in the background
puts "Starting server: #{mode[:command]}..."
server_pid = spawn(mode[:env], mode[:command], out: File::NULL, err: File::NULL)

# Wait for server to be ready
puts 'Waiting for server to be ready...'
max_attempts = 60
attempt = 0
server_ready = false

while attempt < max_attempts
begin
require 'net/http'
response = Net::HTTP.get_response(URI('http://localhost:3000'))
if response.code.to_i < 500
server_ready = true
break
end
rescue Errno::ECONNREFUSED, Errno::EADDRNOTAVAIL, SocketError
# Server not ready yet
end
sleep 1
attempt += 1
print '.'
end

puts ''

unless server_ready
puts "ERROR: Server failed to start for #{mode[:name]}"
results[mode[:name]] = { success: false, error: 'Server failed to start' }
next
end

puts 'Server is ready! Running Playwright tests...'

# Run Playwright tests
test_env = mode[:env].merge({ 'SKIP_WEB_SERVER' => 'true' })
success = system(test_env, 'npx playwright test')

results[mode[:name]] = { success: success }
rescue StandardError => e
puts "ERROR: #{e.message}"
results[mode[:name]] = { success: false, error: e.message }
ensure
# Stop the server and all child processes
if server_pid
puts 'Stopping server...'
begin
# Kill the entire process group (negative PID)
# This ensures bin/dev's child processes (Rails, webpack, etc.) are also terminated
Process.kill('TERM', -server_pid)
sleep 1
# Force kill any remaining processes
begin
Process.kill('KILL', -server_pid)
rescue StandardError
nil
end
Process.wait(server_pid)
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Ensure spawned servers run in their own process group before killing them

As written, spawn leaves the new process in the caller’s process group. The subsequent Process.kill('TERM', -server_pid) therefore targets a non-existent (or shared) group, so the signal is ignored or, worse, tears down the rake task itself. That leaves bin/dev (and its children) running, causing the next mode to reuse the wrong server and leaking orphaned processes on exit. Please isolate the child into its own group and kill that group (falling back to the PID when group APIs are unavailable).

-      server_pid = nil
+      server_pid = nil
+      server_pgid = nil
       begin
         # Start the server in the background
         puts "Starting server: #{mode[:command]}..."
-        server_pid = spawn(mode[:env], mode[:command], out: File::NULL, err: File::NULL)
+        server_pid = spawn(
+          mode[:env],
+          mode[:command],
+          out: File::NULL,
+          err: File::NULL,
+          pgroup: true
+        )
+        if Process.respond_to?(:getpgid)
+          begin
+            server_pgid = Process.getpgid(server_pid)
+          rescue Errno::ESRCH
+            server_pgid = nil
+          end
+        end
       …
         if server_pid
           puts 'Stopping server...'
           begin
-            # Kill the entire process group (negative PID)
-            # This ensures bin/dev's child processes (Rails, webpack, etc.) are also terminated
-            Process.kill('TERM', -server_pid)
+            kill_target = server_pgid ? -server_pgid : server_pid
+            Process.kill('TERM', kill_target)
             sleep 1
             # Force kill any remaining processes
             begin
-              Process.kill('KILL', -server_pid)
+              Process.kill('KILL', kill_target)
             rescue StandardError
               nil
             end
             Process.wait(server_pid)

This commit includes multiple improvements:

E2E Testing Refactoring:
- Extract server management logic from e2e.rake into dedicated classes
- Create E2eTestRunner class to orchestrate tests across modes
- Create ServerManager class to handle server lifecycle
- Add 27 comprehensive RSpec tests for the new classes
- Reduce e2e.rake from 123 lines to 33 lines

DemoCreator Improvements:
- Add comprehensive demo_name validation with input sanitization
- Add dry-run logging for file deletion operations
- Clarify Playwright installation logic with better structure
- Remove redundant || false from prerelease flags
- Refactor completion messages into dedicated methods
- Fix Metrics/AbcSize violations through method extraction
- Add 9 new validation tests for demo_name

Install Generator:
- Add error handling for cypress_on_rails:install failures
- Provide clear guidance when generator fails

RuboCop Configuration:
- Update TargetRubyVersion from 3.0 to 3.1
- Update to use require instead of plugins (deprecated)
- Remove unused Rails cops configuration

All tests pass (200 examples, 0 failures)
All RuboCop offenses resolved

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Pull Request Review: Demo Creation Features

Summary

This PR adds comprehensive demo creation features including scratch mode, TypeScript support, Playwright E2E testing, and metadata tracking. The implementation is well-structured and thoroughly tested.

✅ Strengths

Code Quality

  • Excellent test coverage: Comprehensive specs cover all new features including edge cases (demo name validation, flag deduplication, metadata generation)
  • Good separation of concerns: New E2eTestRunner and ServerManager classes properly encapsulate E2E testing logic
  • Validation: Strong input validation for demo names prevents security issues (path traversal, hidden files)
  • Documentation: Extensive PR description, clear comments, and helpful completion messages

Architecture

  • Clean flag handling: The --typescript flag properly deduplicates and integrates with existing args
  • Flexible design: Scratch mode enables experimentation without polluting the main demos directory
  • YAML metadata: Using YAML.dump ensures safe serialization and prevents injection vulnerabilities

🔍 Issues Found

1. Critical: Process Group Management Bug (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:85-93, packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:139-156)

Issue: The terminate_server_process method attempts to kill a process group using negative PID, but spawn doesn't create a new process group by default.

# Current code - won't work as expected
@server_pid = spawn(@mode[:env], @mode[:command], out: File::NULL, err: File::NULL)
# Later tries to kill -PID, but this isn't a process group leader
Process.kill('TERM', -@server_pid)

Fix: Need to set pgroup: true in spawn options:

@server_pid = spawn(@mode[:env], @mode[:command], 
                   out: File::NULL, err: File::NULL, pgroup: true)

Impact: Without this, bin/dev's child processes (Rails server, webpack) won't be terminated, leading to orphaned processes and port conflicts.

2. High: Hardcoded Port in E2E Test (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:82, playwright.config.ts:11)

Issue: Port 3000 is hardcoded in multiple places but not configurable if the port is already in use.

Recommendation:

  • Add port configuration to the modes hash
  • Make playwright.config.ts read from environment variable
  • Consider using a dynamic port finder for parallel test execution

3. Medium: Race Condition in Server Startup (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:100-116)

Issue: The wait_until_ready method checks if server responds but doesn't verify it's fully initialized (webpack compilation complete, etc.).

Recommendation:

  • Check for specific webpack compilation success message
  • Add health check endpoint that reports ready state
  • Increase initial delay before first check

4. Medium: Missing Error Context (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:54)

Issue: Silent sleep without explaining why could confuse developers debugging test failures.

sleep 2 # Give server time to shut down and release ports

Recommendation: Add logging:

puts "Waiting 2 seconds for server to release port..."
sleep 2

5. Low: Incomplete Metadata Tracking (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:522-537)

Issue: The reconstruct_command includes all flags except it doesn't track if the demo was created with specific gem sources (GitHub vs RubyGems).

Note: The --shakapacker-prerelease and --react-on-rails-prerelease flags are included, which partially addresses this. However, these are inferred from version strings rather than explicitly tracked.

💡 Suggestions

Code Quality Improvements

  1. Extract magic numbers to constants (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:54, 143)

    SERVER_SHUTDOWN_WAIT = 2
    FORCE_KILL_WAIT = 1
  2. Add timeout configuration (packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb:83-84)
    Make MAX_STARTUP_ATTEMPTS and STARTUP_CHECK_INTERVAL configurable per mode for slow CI environments.

  3. Improve error messages (lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb:96-105)
    Current errors are good but could include examples:

    raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot contain slashes. Example: "my-demo" not "path/to/demo"'

Performance

  1. Parallelize test execution
    The current implementation runs modes sequentially. Consider using concurrent Ruby gems for parallel execution with different ports.

  2. Optimize Playwright browser installation
    Consider caching Playwright browsers in CI to speed up demo creation.

Documentation

  1. Add troubleshooting guide
    Document common issues:

    • Port already in use
    • Orphaned processes
    • Playwright browser installation failures
  2. Document metadata schema
    Add a schema definition or example for .demo-metadata.yml in docs.

🔒 Security

No security concerns identified

  • Input validation prevents path traversal attacks
  • YAML.dump prevents injection vulnerabilities
  • No sensitive data in metadata files
  • Proper use of shell escaping via CommandRunner

🧪 Test Coverage

Excellent test coverage

  • Comprehensive specs for all new features
  • Edge cases well covered (validation, deduplication)
  • Both unit and integration tests present
  • Dry-run mode properly tested

Minor gap: E2E test runner specs exist but may benefit from integration tests that actually start/stop processes.

🎯 Recommendations Priority

  1. Must Fix Before Merge:

  2. Should Fix Before Merge:

  3. Consider for Follow-up PR:

    • Error message improvements
    • Performance optimizations
    • Additional documentation

📊 Overall Assessment

Rating: 8.5/10

This is a high-quality PR with excellent test coverage and thoughtful design. The main concern is the process group management bug which could cause real issues in practice. Once that's fixed, this will be a solid addition to the codebase.

The incremental commit history shows good development practices and the PR description is exemplary in its thoroughness.


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lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (2)

5-5: Missing require 'time' causes runtime failure.

Line 492 calls @creation_start_time.iso8601, but the stdlib time extension is not loaded. This will raise NoMethodError: undefined method 'iso8601' for Time when create_metadata_file executes in production.

Apply this diff to load the required library:

 require 'shellwords'
 require 'tmpdir'
+require 'time'
 require 'yaml'

501-502: Prerelease flags ignore user input.

Lines 501-502 derive prerelease flag values by inspecting version strings (start_with?('github:')), but the initializer accepts explicit shakapacker_prerelease and react_on_rails_prerelease boolean flags (lines 21-22, 32-33) that should be preserved. This creates a semantic mismatch: if a user passes --shakapacker-prerelease with a semver version, the metadata shows false, but reconstruct_command (line 527) correctly includes --shakapacker-prerelease, making the metadata inconsistent with the reconstructed command.

Apply this diff to use the actual flag values:

         'options' => {
           'rails_args' => @rails_args,
           'react_on_rails_args' => @react_on_rails_args,
-          'shakapacker_prerelease' => @config.shakapacker_version&.start_with?('github:'),
-          'react_on_rails_prerelease' => @config.react_on_rails_version&.start_with?('github:')
+          'shakapacker_prerelease' => @shakapacker_prerelease,
+          'react_on_rails_prerelease' => @react_on_rails_prerelease
         }.compact,
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lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (1)

540-544: Stub method awaiting implementation.

This placeholder method is fine for now but should be tracked for future work.

Consider adding an explicit TODO marker for better discoverability:

     def run_automated_tests
+      # TODO: Implement automated testing (requires background process management)
       # Automated testing is complex - requires background process management
       # For now, we'll skip this and let users run tests manually
       # Future: implement proper background server and test execution
     end
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lib/demo_scripts/demo_creator.rb (3)
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.rubocop.yml (1)

3-9: Double-check lint dependencies and Ruby version alignment.

Loading rubocop-performance via require will fail unless that gem is included somewhere in the workspace (Gemfile/gemspec). Please confirm it’s available. Likewise, bumping TargetRubyVersion to 3.1 advertises 3.1 syntax support—make sure every runtime/CI environment is already on ≥3.1 so we don’t quietly introduce syntax that breaks on older Rubies.

packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/install_generator.rb (4)

91-114: LGTM! Good refactor for gitignore handling.

Extracting the gitignore content to a variable and using conditional create/append logic improves clarity and properly handles both cases (file exists vs. doesn't exist).


130-144: LGTM! TypeScript migration and new helper methods are well-structured.

The changes align with the PR's goal of adding TypeScript-based Playwright E2E testing:

  • create_playwright_test now copies a TypeScript template
  • create_playwright_config_override creates the TypeScript config
  • create_e2e_rake_task adds E2E rake tasks

All methods follow Rails generator conventions and have clear, descriptive names.


153-161: LGTM! Post-install messaging updated appropriately.

The messaging now correctly references:

  • TypeScript Playwright config file (playwright.config.ts)
  • New rake commands (playwright:run, playwright:open, e2e:test_all_modes)

This aligns with the changes made in the generator methods.


117-128: cypress-on-rails gem declared in gemspec
The gemspec lists spec.add_dependency 'cypress-on-rails', '~> 1.0'; no changes needed.

packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/generators/shakacode_demo_common/install/templates/e2e.rake (1)

1-32: LGTM! Clean task delegation.

The rake tasks are well-structured and properly delegate to the E2eTestRunner for orchestration. The refactoring that moved server management logic out of the rake file into the E2eTestRunner class is a good separation of concerns.

packages/shakacode_demo_common/lib/shakacode_demo_common/e2e_test_runner.rb (1)

132-137: Verify: Non-500 responses treated as "ready".

The readiness check treats any HTTP response with status < 500 as "ready", including 404s or 401s. This is likely intentional (server is running even if routes aren't configured), but ensure this aligns with your testing requirements. If you need to verify a specific route is available, consider checking for a 200 status instead.

To confirm this behavior is acceptable, verify whether:

  1. The default route / is guaranteed to exist in test scenarios
  2. A 404 response is acceptable as "server ready" for your E2E tests
  3. Authentication/authorization responses (401/403) should also indicate readiness

Process Group Management:
- Add pgroup: true to spawn to create proper process group
- Capture process group ID immediately after spawn
- Update terminate_server_process to safely handle both process groups and single processes
- Add graceful fallback when process group is unavailable

Server Management Improvements:
- Add configurable port support (default: 3000)
- Add initial 2-second delay before server readiness checks
- Add informative logging for port release wait
- Refactor signal sending into separate methods to reduce complexity

Code Quality:
- Extract send_term_signal and send_kill_signal methods
- Add safe_kill_process helper to handle errors gracefully
- Fix all RuboCop offenses (MethodLength, RescueModifier)
- Update all 29 tests to match new implementation

Impact:
This fixes a critical bug where bin/dev's child processes (Rails, webpack, etc.)
would not be properly terminated, leading to orphaned processes and port conflicts.

All tests pass (29 examples, 0 failures)
All RuboCop offenses resolved

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Pull Request Review: Add --scratch flag for experimental demos

Overview

This is a well-executed PR that adds significant value to the demo creation workflow. The implementation is solid with comprehensive testing, good documentation, and thoughtful design decisions.

Strengths

1. Excellent Code Quality

  • Clean, well-organized code following Ruby best practices
  • Proper input validation with detailed error messages (demo_creator.rb:96-106)
  • Good use of shellwords for command injection prevention
  • Well-structured classes with clear separation of concerns

2. Comprehensive Testing

  • Outstanding test coverage (294 new test cases in demo_creator_spec.rb)
  • Edge case testing for validation
  • Good use of mocking and stubbing for external dependencies

3. Security Considerations

  • Input validation prevents path traversal attacks
  • Proper shell escaping using Shellwords.join
  • GitHub spec validation prevents malicious repository/branch names
  • Safe process management with proper cleanup

4. Documentation & Usability

  • Excellent PR description with clear examples
  • Metadata YAML feature provides reproducibility
  • Helpful completion messages with next steps

Issues & Recommendations

Critical Issues

None found.

High Priority

1. Process Group Cleanup Risk (e2e_test_runner.rb:164-186)
Process termination logic has potential for orphaned processes when Process.kill raises EPERM.
Recommendation: Log warnings when fallback occurs.

2. Hard-coded Port Assumption (e2e_test_runner.rb:147)
Accepts any 2xx-4xx response as ready, including 404s.
Recommendation: Check for 200 status or verify specific endpoint.

Medium Priority

3. Incomplete Implementation (demo_creator.rb:540-544)
Method run_automated_tests is defined but empty.
Recommendation: Implement it using E2eTestRunner or remove it.

4. Race Condition in Port Release (e2e_test_runner.rb:53-55)
Fixed 2-second delay is fragile.
Recommendation: Poll for port availability instead of fixed sleep.

5. Missing Timeout on HTTP Request (e2e_test_runner.rb:146-152)
No timeout set, could hang indefinitely.
Recommendation: Add read/open timeouts (2 seconds).

6. RuboCop Configuration Change (.rubocop.yml:3)
Changed from plugins to require.
Recommendation: Ensure all team members have compatible RuboCop versions.

Security Assessment

No Security Vulnerabilities Found

The PR demonstrates good security practices:

  • Input validation prevents injection attacks
  • Shell command escaping properly implemented
  • No hardcoded credentials or secrets
  • Safe file operations with validation

Performance Considerations

Positive:

  • Process group management is efficient
  • Proper use of shallow git clones
  • Lazy evaluation in Playwright config

Concerns:

  • Sequential server startup/shutdown could be slow
  • 2-second fixed delay adds unnecessary time
  • Consider caching built npm packages

Test Coverage Assessment

Excellent Coverage:

  • Unit tests for all new methods
  • Edge case validation
  • Integration scenarios
  • Error handling paths
  • Dry-run mode testing

Missing Coverage:

  • E2E test runner integration tests could be more comprehensive
  • No tests for Playwright config template
  • No tests verifying generated Rake tasks work

Best Practices Compliance

Followed:

  • Single Responsibility Principle
  • DRY principle
  • Fail fast with validation
  • Comprehensive documentation

Could Improve:

  • Some methods are long
  • Magic numbers could be constants

Recommendations Summary

Must Address:

  1. Implement or remove run_automated_tests method
  2. Add HTTP timeout to server_responding? method

Should Address:
3. Improve port availability checking
4. Better status code validation
5. Add logging when process cleanup falls back

Nice to Have:
6. Extract magic numbers to constants
7. Add comments to Playwright config
8. Consider npm package build caching

Final Verdict

APPROVED with minor recommendations.

This PR is production-ready with excellent engineering practices. The issues identified are mostly minor improvements that do not block merging.

Summary:

  • Code quality: Excellent
  • Security: No vulnerabilities
  • Test coverage: Comprehensive
  • Documentation: Very good
  • Minor improvements recommended (non-blocking)

Great work!


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if File.exist?('.gitignore')
append_to_file '.gitignore', gitignore_content
else
create_file '.gitignore', gitignore_content
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The conditional logic for handling .gitignore could be simplified. Rails generators already handle the case where files don't exist when using append_to_file. Consider using append_to_file directly which will create the file if it doesn't exist.

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if File.exist?('.gitignore')
append_to_file '.gitignore', gitignore_content
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create_file '.gitignore', gitignore_content
end
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'shakapacker_prerelease' => @config.shakapacker_version&.start_with?('github:'),
'react_on_rails_prerelease' => @config.react_on_rails_version&.start_with?('github:')
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The logic for determining prerelease status is duplicated and uses string matching. Consider extracting this into a helper method like prerelease_version?(version) to improve maintainability and consistency.

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raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot be empty' if name.nil? || name.strip.empty?

raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot contain slashes' if name.include?('/')

raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot start with . or _' if name.start_with?('.', '_')

return if name.match?(/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/)

raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name can only contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores'
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The validation logic could be consolidated into a single regular expression check. The current approach with multiple conditional checks makes the method longer and harder to maintain. Consider using a single regex pattern that captures all requirements.

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raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot be empty' if name.nil? || name.strip.empty?
raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot contain slashes' if name.include?('/')
raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name cannot start with . or _' if name.start_with?('.', '_')
return if name.match?(/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/)
raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name can only contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores'
# Valid demo name: not empty, no slashes, does not start with . or _, only alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores
unless name =~ /\A(?![._])([a-zA-Z0-9_-]+)\z/ && !name.include?('/') && !name.strip.empty?
raise ArgumentError, 'Demo name must be non-empty, not start with . or _, not contain slashes, and only contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores'
end

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