Enhanced CLI and pipeline for MDX publishing

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📅 2025-09-16 — Session: Enhanced CLI and pipeline for MDX publishing

🕒 13:15–14:20
🏷️ Labels: CLI, Python, MDX, Publishing, Automation
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The primary goal of this session was to enhance the publish_l2 function and corresponding CLI command to improve MDX file publishing, incorporating new features such as layout support and time-slicing.

Key Activities

  • Enhancements to publish_l2 Function and CLI Command: Modifications were made to improve MDX file publishing with support for various layouts and validation checks.
  • Unix Tools for File Management: Explored Unix command-line methods for retrieving file sizes and modification timestamps to aid debugging and reporting on .mdx files.
  • CLI Enhancements for Time-Slicing: Updated the publish command to include time-slicing options (--since and --until) and support for different layouts.
  • Fixes to Publish Command: Addressed issues with time slicing and parameter handling in the CLI and pipeline.
  • Runbook for Data Pipeline Optimization: Developed a structured runbook for optimizing the data pipeline, including directory layout and command processing.
  • Digest File Analysis: Analyzed digest file sizes and metadata, providing command-line tools for auditing data richness.
  • Reading Paths from Catalogs: Created structured reading paths from file catalogs to mine insights effectively.

Achievements

  • Successfully enhanced the publish_l2 function and CLI command, improving the flexibility and reliability of MDX file publishing.
  • Developed a comprehensive runbook for data pipeline optimization.
  • Provided tools and methods for effective file management and auditing.

Pending Tasks

  • Further testing and validation of the new CLI features and pipeline enhancements.
  • Implementation of suggested enhancements for file naming and organization.
  • Exploration of additional Unix tools for more efficient file management.

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