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Remote Repository Setup Guide

Best Practices for Platform Development​

1. Repository Hosting Options​

  • Pros: Excellent CI/CD integration, strong security features, great collaboration tools
  • Cons: Cost for private repositories with many collaborators
  • Best for: Open source projects, teams requiring strong collaboration features

Azure DevOps​

  • Pros: Tight integration with Azure services, excellent CI/CD, enterprise features
  • Cons: Less familiar to many developers, limited third-party integrations
  • Best for: Azure-centric organizations, enterprise environments

GitLab​

  • Pros: Built-in CI/CD, self-hosted options, comprehensive DevOps features
  • Cons: Can be complex for simple projects
  • Best for: Organizations wanting all-in-one DevOps platform

2. Repository Structure Recommendations​

For Quantum Platform​

quantum-platform/
├── .github/                 # GitHub-specific configurations
│   ├── workflows/          # CI/CD pipelines
│   ├── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/     # Issue templates
│   └── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
├── docs/                   # Documentation
├── apps/                   # Application code
│   ├── api/               # Backend API
│   ├── web/               # Frontend application
│   └── worker/            # Background workers
├── infra/                 # Infrastructure as Code
├── scripts/               # Utility scripts
└── tests/                 # Integration tests

3. Security Considerations​

Repository Access​

  • Private Repository: Recommended for platform development
  • Team Access: Use organization-level access control
  • Branch Protection: Implement strict branch protection rules
  • Secrets Management: Use repository secrets for sensitive data

Authentication​

  • SSH Keys: Preferred for development machines
  • Personal Access Tokens: For CI/CD and automation
  • OAuth Apps: For third-party integrations

4. CI/CD Integration​

# .github/workflows/ci.yml
name: CI/CD Pipeline
on:
  push:
    branches: [main, develop]
  pull_request:
    branches: [main, develop]

jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
      - name: Run tests
        run: make test

Azure DevOps Pipelines​

# azure-pipelines.yml
trigger:
- main
- develop

pool:
  vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'

steps:
- task: PythonScript@0
  inputs:
    scriptSource: 'inline'
    script: 'python -m pytest'

5. Branch Protection Rules​

Main Branch​

  • Require pull request reviews (2 reviewers)
  • Require status checks to pass
  • Require branches to be up to date
  • Restrict pushes to main branch
  • Require linear history

Develop Branch​

  • Require pull request reviews (1 reviewer)
  • Require status checks to pass
  • Allow force pushes for maintainers

6. Issue and PR Templates​

Issue Template​

## Description
Brief description of the issue

## Steps to Reproduce
1. Step one
2. Step two

## Expected Behavior
What should happen

## Actual Behavior
What actually happens

## Environment
- OS: [e.g., Ubuntu 20.04]
- Version: [e.g., v1.2.0]

PR Template​

## Description
Brief description of changes

## Type of Change
- [ ] Bug fix
- [ ] New feature
- [ ] Breaking change
- [ ] Documentation update

## Testing
- [ ] Unit tests pass
- [ ] Integration tests pass
- [ ] Manual testing completed

## Checklist
- [ ] Code follows style guidelines
- [ ] Self-review completed
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] No breaking changes (or documented)

Setup Instructions​

Option 1: GitHub Repository​

  1. Create Repository on GitHub:

    # Go to GitHub and create a new repository named "quantum-platform"
    # Make it private and initialize with README

  2. Add Remote Origin:

    git remote add origin git@github.com:your-org/quantum-platform.git
    git branch -M main
    git push -u origin main

  3. Push Develop Branch:

    git push -u origin develop

Option 2: Azure DevOps Repository​

  1. Create Project in Azure DevOps:

    # Create new project in Azure DevOps
    # Initialize with Git repository

  2. Add Remote Origin:

    git remote add origin https://dev.azure.com/your-org/quantum-platform/_git/quantum-platform
    git branch -M main
    git push -u origin main

Option 3: GitLab Repository​

  1. Create Project in GitLab:

    # Create new project in GitLab
    # Initialize with Git repository

  2. Add Remote Origin:

    git remote add origin git@gitlab.com:your-org/quantum-platform.git
    git branch -M main
    git push -u origin main

Post-Setup Configuration​

1. Configure Branch Protection​

  • Set up branch protection rules
  • Configure required reviewers
  • Enable status checks

2. Set Up CI/CD​

  • Configure GitHub Actions/Azure Pipelines
  • Set up automated testing
  • Configure deployment pipelines

3. Configure Secrets​

  • Add repository secrets for CI/CD
  • Set up environment variables
  • Configure service connections

4. Set Up Monitoring​

  • Configure branch protection monitoring
  • Set up security scanning
  • Enable dependency scanning

Team Collaboration​

1. Team Access​

  • Add team members with appropriate permissions
  • Set up code owners
  • Configure review assignments

2. Communication​

  • Set up team channels
  • Configure notifications
  • Establish review processes

3. Documentation​

  • Maintain README files
  • Keep documentation up to date
  • Document deployment procedures

Maintenance​

1. Regular Tasks​

  • Update dependencies
  • Review and merge PRs
  • Monitor security alerts
  • Clean up old branches

2. Security​

  • Regular security audits
  • Update access permissions
  • Monitor for vulnerabilities
  • Review and rotate secrets

3. Performance​

  • Monitor repository size
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines
  • Review and optimize workflows
  • Monitor build times