feat: check if gcloud is authenticated otherwise fail (15s)

[paolomainardi]

PR Type

Enhancement

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Description

• Implemented a retry mechanism for gcloud authentication to improve reliability:
  • Added a 15-second wait period with 3 attempts to authenticate
  • If authentication fails after retries, the job will exit with an error
• Updated the way GCP Auth user information is displayed, using a variable to store the authenticated account
• Removed unnecessary whitespace and improved code formatting
• Enhanced error handling and job stability in CI/CD pipeline

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Error handling	.gitlab-ci-template.yml Improve gcloud authentication resilience                                  templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml Added retry mechanism for gcloud authentication Implemented a 15-second wait with 3 attempts for authentication Added error handling if authentication fails after retries Updated the display of GCP Auth user information +24/-3

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⚡ Key issues to review Syntax Error The assignment of gcp_service_account variable uses = instead of =. This may cause unexpected behavior. Syntax Error The assignment of gcp_service_account variable uses = instead of =. This error is repeated.

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PR Code Suggestions ✨

Latest suggestions up to ceccb12

Category	Suggestion	Score
Maintainability	Use a constant for the maximum number of authentication attempts Consider using a constant for the maximum number of attempts (currently hardcoded as 3) to make the code more maintainable and easier to adjust in the future. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [103] -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do +MAX_ATTEMPTS=3 +while [ $i -lt $MAX_ATTEMPTS ]; do Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: Using a constant for the maximum attempts improves maintainability and makes future adjustments easier.	8
	Improve variable naming for better code readability Consider using a more descriptive variable name for the loop counter i. Something like attempt_count would make the code more readable and self-explanatory. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [102-111] -i=0 -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do +attempt_count=0 +while [ $attempt_count -lt 3 ]; do ... - i=$((i+1)) + attempt_count=$((attempt_count+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: Using a more descriptive variable name like 'attempt_count' instead of 'i' improves code readability and self-documentation.	7
Enhancement	Add a success log message for better process visibility Consider adding a log message when the authentication is successful. This will provide better visibility into the process and confirm when authentication has been achieved. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [107-109] if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT##*[![:space:]]*}" ]; then + echo "Successfully authenticated with gcloud." break fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: Adding a success log message enhances visibility and debugging, but it's not crucial for functionality.	6
Best practice	Improve the empty string check for better reliability Consider using a more robust method to check if the GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT is empty. The current check might not catch all cases of empty strings. Use [ -z "$GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT" ] instead. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [101] -if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT##*[![:space:]]*}" ]; then +if [ -z "$GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT" ]; then Suggestion importance[1-10]: 5 Why: The suggested change simplifies the empty string check, but the original code is also valid and handles potential whitespace.	5

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Previous suggestions

Suggestions up to commit 6a9cd99

Category	Suggestion	Score
Possible bug	Correct the variable name in the condition to maintain consistency The variable name in the condition if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then is inconsistent with the rest of the script. It should be GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT (all uppercase) to match the variable name used elsewhere. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [107-109] -if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then +if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9 Why: This suggestion corrects a potential bug where the wrong variable name is used, which could lead to unexpected behavior. It's a crucial fix for maintaining code consistency and preventing errors.	9
Error handling	Add error handling for the gcloud command execution Consider adding a check to ensure that the gcloud command executed successfully. This can be done by checking the exit status of the command using $?. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [98] GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") +if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then + echo "Error: Failed to execute gcloud auth list command" + exit 1 +fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: This suggestion adds important error handling for the gcloud command execution, which can prevent silent failures and improve the script's robustness. It's a valuable addition to the code.	8
Enhancement	Improve the robustness of the empty string check for the GCP service account Consider using a more robust method for checking if the GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT is set. The current implementation might lead to false positives if the variable contains only whitespace characters. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [101-112] -if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then +if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT##*[![:space:]]*}" ]; then i=0 while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." sleep 5s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT##*[![:space:]]*}" ]; then break fi i=$((i+1)) done fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: The suggestion improves the robustness of the empty string check, which can prevent potential issues with whitespace-only values. However, it's not addressing a critical bug or security concern.	7
Maintainability	Introduce a constant for the maximum number of retry attempts to improve maintainability Consider using a constant or variable for the maximum number of retry attempts (currently hardcoded as 3) to improve maintainability and make it easier to adjust in the future. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [102-111] +MAX_RETRY_ATTEMPTS=3 i=0 -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do +while [ $i -lt $MAX_RETRY_ATTEMPTS ]; do echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." sleep 5s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi i=$((i+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: The suggestion improves code maintainability by introducing a constant for retry attempts. While beneficial, it's not addressing a critical issue or bug in the current implementation.	6

Suggestions up to commit b310198

Category	Suggestion	Score
Possible bug	Correct variable name inconsistency to prevent a potential bug The variable name in the condition doesn't match the one used to store the service account. Change gcp_service_account to GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT for consistency and to fix a potential bug. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [107-109] -if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then +if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9 Why: This suggestion fixes a critical bug where the wrong variable name is used, which could lead to unexpected behavior in the script.	9
Enhancement	Enhance the check for gcloud availability to ensure it's both installed and properly configured Consider using a more robust method for checking if the gcloud command is available. The current command -v check might not catch all cases where gcloud is not properly configured. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [96-97] -if command -v gcloud &> /dev/null; then +if command -v gcloud &> /dev/null && gcloud --version &> /dev/null; then section_start "gcloud" "Gcloud authentication setup" Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: The suggestion improves the robustness of the gcloud availability check, which could prevent issues if gcloud is installed but not configured correctly.	7
	Add logging for successful authentication to improve visibility Consider adding a log message when authentication is successful. This will provide better visibility into the authentication process. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [107-109] -if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then +if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then + echo "Successfully authenticated with gcloud." break fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: Adding a log message for successful authentication improves visibility and debugging, but it's not critical to the functionality of the script.	6
Best practice	Enhance error message to provide more context and troubleshooting guidance The error message when authentication fails could be more informative. Consider adding more context, such as suggesting possible reasons for the failure or steps to troubleshoot. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [115-118] if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then - echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud." + echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud after multiple attempts. Please check your credentials and network connection." exit 1 fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: Improving the error message with more context and troubleshooting steps can significantly help users resolve authentication issues more quickly.	7

Suggestions up to commit aaddcba

Category	Suggestion	Score
Possible bug	Ensure consistent variable naming throughout the script Use consistent variable naming. The variable GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT is used in the condition, but gcp_service_account (lowercase) is used in the loop. This inconsistency could lead to unexpected behavior. Use GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT consistently throughout the script. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [101-112] -if [ -z "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then +if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then i=0 while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." sleep 5s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi i=$((i+1)) done fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 9 Why: The inconsistent use of variable names (GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT vs gcp_service_account) could lead to bugs. This suggestion correctly identifies a critical issue.	9
Maintainability	Use configurable constants for retry attempts and sleep duration Consider using a constant or environment variable for the sleep duration (5s) and the maximum number of attempts (3). This would make the script more configurable and easier to maintain. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [103-111] -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do +MAX_ATTEMPTS=${MAX_ATTEMPTS:-3} +SLEEP_DURATION=${SLEEP_DURATION:-5} +while [ $i -lt $MAX_ATTEMPTS ]; do echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." - sleep 5s + sleep ${SLEEP_DURATION}s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi i=$((i+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: This suggestion improves maintainability and flexibility of the script, which is valuable for long-term code quality but not urgent.	7
	Use a more descriptive variable name for the loop counter Consider using a more descriptive variable name for the loop counter. Instead of i, use something like attempt_count to improve code readability and maintainability. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [102-111] -i=0 -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do +attempt_count=0 +while [ $attempt_count -lt 3 ]; do echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." sleep 5s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi - i=$((i+1)) + attempt_count=$((attempt_count+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 5 Why: While using a more descriptive variable name improves readability, it's a minor improvement that doesn't significantly impact functionality.	5
Enhancement	Provide more informative output during the authentication process Consider adding a message to indicate the maximum number of attempts and the current attempt number. This will provide more informative output during the authentication process. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [103-111] -while [ $i -lt 3 ]; do - echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." +max_attempts=3 +while [ $i -lt $max_attempts ]; do + echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate... (Attempt $((i+1))/$max_attempts)" sleep 5s GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") - if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then break fi i=$((i+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: This suggestion enhances the script's usability by providing more detailed progress information, which is helpful but not critical.	6

Suggestions up to commit d873af3

Category	Suggestion	Score
Best practice	Use consistent shell variable assignment syntax Use a consistent variable assignment syntax. Replace gcp_service_account = $(...) with gcp_service_account=$(...) (no spaces around the equals sign) to follow shell scripting conventions and avoid potential issues. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [98] -gcp_service_account = $(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") +gcp_service_account=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: The suggestion correctly identifies a syntax inconsistency that could lead to potential issues in shell scripting. Fixing this improves code reliability and follows best practices.	8
Error handling	Add error checking for the gcloud command execution Consider adding a check for the gcloud command's exit status after each authentication attempt. This can help identify if there's an issue with the gcloud command itself, rather than just checking for an empty result. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [105-108] -gcp_service_account=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") -if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then - break +if gcp_service_account=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)"); then + if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then + break + fi +else + echo "Error executing gcloud command. Exit status: $?" fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 8 Why: This suggestion adds important error handling that was missing in the original code, potentially catching issues that would otherwise go unnoticed. It's a significant improvement for reliability.	8
Enhancement	Improve the authentication retry loop structure for better control and readability Consider using a more efficient loop structure. Replace the for loop with a while loop and a counter, which allows for better control over the number of attempts and sleep duration. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [102-109] -for i in $(seq 1 3); do - echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..." +attempts=0 +max_attempts=3 +while [ $attempts -lt $max_attempts ]; do + echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate... (Attempt $((attempts+1))/$max_attempts)" sleep 5s - gcp_service_account = $(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") + gcp_service_account=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)") if [ -n "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then break fi + attempts=$((attempts+1)) done Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 Why: The suggested while loop provides better control and readability, which is beneficial for maintainability. However, the improvement is not critical to functionality.	7
Maintainability	Provide more detailed error messages for authentication failures Consider adding more detailed error messages when authentication fails. Include information about possible reasons for failure and steps to troubleshoot. templates/.gitlab-ci-template.yml [113-116] if [ -z "${gcp_service_account}" ]; then - echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud." + echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud after multiple attempts." + echo "Possible reasons: invalid credentials, network issues, or GCP service disruption." + echo "Please check your GCP configuration and try again." exit 1 fi Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 Why: Adding more detailed error messages improves troubleshooting and user experience. While helpful, it's not addressing a critical issue or bug in the code.	6

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Suggested change

	GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)")
	# if service account is empty, wait for it to be set.
	if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	MAX_ATTEMPTS=3
	i=0
	while [ $i -lt $MAX_ATTEMPTS ]; do
	echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..."
	sleep 5s
	GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)")
	if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	break
	fi
	i=$((i+1))
	done
	fi
	# if still empty, fail.
	if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud after multiple attempts."
	exit 1
	fi
	if [ "${DISABLE_GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_CHECK:-0}" != "1" ]; then
	GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)")
	# if service account is empty, wait for it to be set.
	if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	MAX_ATTEMPTS=3
	i=0
	while [ $i -lt $MAX_ATTEMPTS ]; do
	echo "Waiting for gcloud to authenticate..."
	sleep 5s
	GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT=$(gcloud auth list --filter=status:ACTIVE --format="value(account)")
	if [ -n "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	break
	fi
	i=$((i+1))
	done
	fi
	# if still empty, fail.
	if [ -z "${GCP_SERVICE_ACCOUNT}" ]; then
	echo "Failed to authenticate with gcloud after multiple attempts."
	exit 1
	fi
	fi

I would prefer to have a method to skip this check. What do you think?