Display A Warning If A Garden Or Model Deployment Is Marked For Deletion

May 1, 2025 by ADMIN 73 views

**Displaying a Warning for Stale Gardens and Model Deployments**

Warning Users of Impending Deletion

As we continue to improve the backend functionality, it's essential to provide users with clear notifications about the status of their resources. In this case, we're focusing on displaying a warning when a garden or model deployment is marked for deletion. This feature is crucial in ensuring that users are aware of the impending deletion and can take necessary actions to prevent data loss.

Understanding the Backend Changes

The backend has been updated to include a marked_for_deletion field in the metadata responses. This field indicates whether a garden or model deployment is scheduled for deletion. By leveraging this information, we can create a user-friendly warning system that alerts users when their resources are at risk.

Designing the Warning System

To design an effective warning system, we need to consider the following factors:

Visibility: The warning should be prominently displayed to ensure users notice it.
Clarity: The warning should clearly communicate the reason for the deletion and the actions users can take to prevent it.
Timing: The warning should be displayed at the right moment, ideally when users interact with the resource or receive a notification.

Implementing the Warning System

To implement the warning system, we'll follow these steps:

Retrieve the marked_for_deletion field: We'll use the backend API to retrieve the metadata for the garden or model deployment, including the marked_for_deletion field.
Display the warning: We'll create a user-friendly warning message that includes the reason for the deletion and the actions users can take to prevent it.
Integrate with the UI: We'll integrate the warning system with the user interface, ensuring that the warning is displayed prominently and at the right moment.

Example Warning Message

Here's an example of a warning message that could be displayed when a garden or model deployment is marked for deletion:

Warning: Your garden/model deployment is scheduled for deletion.

Reason: The garden/model deployment has been inactive for an extended period and is no longer needed.

Action: You can prevent deletion by taking the following actions: [list of actions, e.g., update the resource, delete it manually].

Benefits of the Warning System

The warning system provides several benefits, including:

Prevents data loss: By alerting users to impending deletion, we can prevent data loss and ensure that users have a chance to recover their resources.
Improves user experience: The warning system provides users with clear notifications and instructions, improving their overall experience and reducing frustration.
Enhances security: By providing users with timely warnings, we can enhance security and reduce the risk of data breaches.

Conclusion

Displaying a warning when a garden or model deployment is marked for deletion is a crucial feature that improves user experience and prevents data loss. By leveraging the marked_for_deletion field in the backend metadata responses, we can create a user-friendly warning system that alerts users to impending deletion. By following the steps outlined in this article, we can implement an effective warning system that enhances security and improves user experience.

Technical Implementation

Step 1: Retrieve the `marked_for_deletion` field

To retrieve the marked_for_deletion field, we'll use the backend API to fetch the metadata for the garden or model deployment. We'll use the following API endpoint:

GET /gardens/{id}/metadata

GET /model-deployments/{id}/metadata

The response will include the marked_for_deletion field, which we'll use to determine whether the resource is scheduled for deletion.

Step 2: Display the warning

Once we've retrieved the marked_for_deletion field, we'll create a user-friendly warning message that includes the reason for the deletion and the actions users can take to prevent it. We'll use the following code snippet to display the warning:

if (metadata.marked_for_deletion) {
  // Display the warning message
  alert(`Warning: Your garden/model deployment is scheduled for deletion.`);
  alert(`Reason: The garden/model deployment has been inactive for an extended period and is no longer needed.`);
  alert(`Action: You can prevent deletion by taking the following actions: [list of actions, e.g., update the resource, delete it manually].`);
}

Step 3: Integrate with the UI

To integrate the warning system with the user interface, we'll display the warning message prominently and at the right moment. We'll use the following code snippet to integrate the warning system with the UI:

// Display the warning message when the user interacts with the resource
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
  // Get the garden/model deployment ID
  const id = getGardenModelDeploymentId();
  
  // Fetch the metadata for the garden/model deployment
  fetch(`/gardens/${id}/metadata`)
    .then(response => response.json())
    .then(metadata => {
      if (metadata.marked_for_deletion) {
        // Display the warning message
        alert(`Warning: Your garden/model deployment is scheduled for deletion.`);
        alert(`Reason: The garden/model deployment has been inactive for an extended period and is no longer needed.`);
        alert(`Action: You can prevent deletion by taking the following actions: [list of actions, e.g., update the resource, delete it manually].`);
      }
    });
});

Example Use Cases

Here are some example use cases for the warning system:

Garden deletion: A user creates a garden and marks it for deletion. The warning system displays a message indicating that the garden is scheduled for deletion and provides instructions on how to prevent deletion.
Model deployment deletion: A user creates a model deployment and marks it for deletion. The warning system displays a message indicating that the model deployment is scheduled for deletion and provides instructions on how to prevent deletion.

Future Enhancements

Here are some potential future enhancements for the warning system:

Customizable warning messages: Allow users to customize the warning messages to better suit their needs.
Automated deletion: Automate the deletion process to reduce the risk of data loss.
Enhanced security: Enhance security by implementing additional measures to prevent data breaches.
Q&A: Displaying a Warning for Stale Gardens and Model Deployments ===========================================================

Frequently Asked Questions

As we continue to improve the warning system for stale gardens and model deployments, we've received several questions from users. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers:

Q: What is the purpose of the warning system?

A: The warning system is designed to alert users when a garden or model deployment is scheduled for deletion. This feature helps prevent data loss and ensures that users are aware of the impending deletion.

Q: How does the warning system work?

A: The warning system works by retrieving the marked_for_deletion field from the backend metadata responses. If the field is set to true, the system displays a warning message to the user, indicating that the resource is scheduled for deletion.

Q: What information is included in the warning message?

A: The warning message includes the reason for the deletion, the actions users can take to prevent deletion, and any additional relevant information.

Q: Can users customize the warning messages?

A: Currently, the warning messages are standardized and cannot be customized by users. However, we are exploring options to allow users to customize the messages to better suit their needs.

Q: How can users prevent deletion?

A: Users can prevent deletion by taking the following actions:

Updating the resource to make it active again
Deleting the resource manually
Taking any other necessary actions to prevent deletion

Q: What happens if a user ignores the warning message?

A: If a user ignores the warning message, the resource will still be deleted according to the scheduled deletion time. It's essential for users to take action to prevent deletion to avoid data loss.

Q: Can the warning system be disabled?

A: Currently, the warning system cannot be disabled. However, we are exploring options to allow users to opt-out of the warning system if they prefer.

Q: How does the warning system impact performance?

A: The warning system has a minimal impact on performance, as it only retrieves the marked_for_deletion field from the backend metadata responses. This field is already included in the metadata responses, so the warning system does not add any additional overhead.

Q: Can the warning system be integrated with other features?

A: Yes, the warning system can be integrated with other features, such as automated deletion and enhanced security measures. We are exploring options to integrate the warning system with other features to provide a more comprehensive solution.

Q: What are the benefits of the warning system?

A: The warning system provides several benefits, including:

Preventing data loss
Improving user experience
Enhancing security

Q: How can users provide feedback on the warning system?

A: Users can provide feedback on the warning system by contacting our support team or submitting a feature request. We value user feedback and use it to improve the warning system and other features.

Q: What is the future of the warning system?

A: We are continuously improving the warning system to provide a more comprehensive solution. Some potential future enhancements include:

Customizable warning messages
Automated deletion
Enhanced security measures

We will continue to update the system to meet the evolving needs of our users.

Q: How can users get started with the warning system?

A: Users can get started with the warning system by following these steps:

Create a garden or model deployment
Mark the resource for deletion
Receive a warning message indicating that the resource is scheduled for deletion
Take action to prevent deletion or ignore the warning message

By following these steps, users can experience the benefits of the warning system and prevent data loss.

Q: What are the technical requirements for the warning system?

A: The warning system requires the following technical requirements:

Backend API to retrieve the marked_for_deletion field
Frontend code to display the warning message
Integration with the user interface to display the warning message at the right moment

We will continue to update the technical requirements as the warning system evolves.

Q: How can developers integrate the warning system with their applications?

A: Developers can integrate the warning system with their applications by following these steps:

Retrieve the marked_for_deletion field from the backend API
Display the warning message using the frontend code
Integrate the warning system with the user interface to display the warning message at the right moment

By following these steps, developers can integrate the warning system with their applications and provide a more comprehensive solution to their users.

Q: What are the security implications of the warning system?

A: The warning system has several security implications, including:

Preventing data loss
Enhancing security
Reducing the risk of data breaches

We will continue to update the security implications as the warning system evolves.

Q: How can users report issues with the warning system?

A: Users can report issues with the warning system by contacting our support team or submitting a bug report. We value user feedback and use it to improve the warning system and other features.

Q: What are the future plans for the warning system?