Refactored Data Pipeline and Git Management

📅 2025-10-13 — Session: Refactored Data Pipeline and Git Management

🕒 05:10–08:10
🏷️ Labels: Data Processing, Git Management, Migration, Cognitive Clarity
📂 Project: Dev

Session Goal

The primary goal of this session was to address issues in the data processing pipeline and manage Git version control effectively.

Key Activities

• Fixing IG Rows in Data Processing Pipeline: Identified and corrected misalignments in the Makefile and Python script affecting Instagram row processing. A sanity checklist was provided for verification.
• Migration Review for Identity Resolution: Reviewed current data structure and identity resolution strategies, proposing improvements for handling data across multiple channels.
• Sprint Closure for Analytics Migration: Outlined tasks for closing a sprint focused on analytics migration, including feature flags, documentation, testing, and versioning.
• RAM-Flush Ritual for Cognitive Clarity: Implemented a ritual to clear cognitive load, aiding in effective task transitions.
• Removing Sensitive Files from Git History: Detailed steps to remove sensitive files from Git history and preventative measures for future commits.
• Updating .gitignore and Removing Untracked Files: Safely removed untracked files and updated .gitignore to prevent tracking of sensitive directories.

Achievements

• Successfully refactored the data processing pipeline for Instagram.
• Enhanced Git management by removing sensitive files and updating .gitignore.
• Improved strategies for data migration and identity resolution.
• Completed sprint closure tasks for analytics migration.

Pending Tasks

• Further review and implementation of the five-axis organizational framework for operational efficiency enhancements.