Updated CONTRIBUTING documentation to reflect IPA package and conventional commits

Sophia Marie Terry · Sophia Marie Terry · commit 91b086f26101 · 2025-07-31T12:00:43.000+01:00
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -66,3 +66,5 @@ When working in the `tools/cli` directory:
 - `make e2e-test` - Run end-to-end tests
 - `make build` - Build the CLI binary
 - `make gen-docs` - Generate CLI documentation
+
+**Note: Please ensure the usage of [conventional commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) in PR titles**
diff --git a/tools/spectral/CONTRIBUTING.md b/tools/spectral/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -16,309 +16,4 @@ When adding new rules or updating the `.spectral.yaml` file, the validations wil
 3. Review and merge the PR.
 ---
 ## IPA Rule Development
-
-The rule validations are custom JS functions (see [/rulesets/functions](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/tree/main/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions)). To learn more about custom functions, refer to the [Spectral Documentation](https://docs.stoplight.io/docs/spectral/a781e290eb9f9-custom-functions).
-
-The custom rule implementation allows for:
-
-- Advanced validations not available using the standard Spectral rules
-- Custom exception handling
-- Metrics collection
-
-### Exceptions
-
-Instead of using the [Spectral overrides approach](https://docs.stoplight.io/docs/spectral/293426e270fac-overrides), we use [custom OAS extensions](https://swagger.io/docs/specification/v3_0/openapi-extensions/) to handle exceptions to IPA validation rules. Exception extensions are added to the component which should be exempted, with the Spectral rule name and a reason.
-
-```
-"x-xgen-IPA-exception": {
-    "xgen-IPA-104-resource-has-GET": "Legacy API, not used by infrastructure-as-code tooling",
-}
-```
----
-## Testing
-
-- IPA Validation related code is tested using [Jest](https://jestjs.io/)
-- Each custom validation function has tests, located in [/\_\_tests\_\_](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/tree/main/tools/spectral/ipa/__tests__). They use the test hook [testRule.js](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/main/tools/spectral/ipa/__tests__/__helpers__/testRule.js) as a common approach for Spectral rule testing
-- Helper/util functions are tested as well, see [/\_\_tests\_\_/utils](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/tree/main/tools/spectral/ipa/__tests__/utils)
-
-Install necessary dependencies with `npm install` if you haven't already. All Jest tests can be run with:
-
-```
-npm run test
-```
-
-To run a single test, in this case `singletonHasNoId.test.js`:
-
-```
-npm run test -- singletonHasNoId
-```
----
-
-## Code Style
-
-- Use [Prettier](https://prettier.io/) for code formatting
-
-```
-npx prettier . --write
-```
-
-- [ESLint](https://eslint.org/) is being used for linting
----
-
-## Pull Request Checklist
-
-- [ ] Ensure that code builds and CI tests pass
-- [ ] Add or update unit tests as needed
-- [ ] Update documentation (if applicable)
-
-```
-npm run gen-ipa-docs
-```
-
-- [ ] Reference related issues (e.g., Closes #123)
----
-## Getting Started with IPA Rule Development
-
-#### Custom Rule Function Signature
-
-Spectral custom rule functions follow this format:
-
-```js
-export default (input, _, { path, documentInventory })
-```
-- `input`: The current component from the OpenAPI spec. Derived from the given and field values in the rule definition.
-- `path`: JSONPath array to the current component.
-- `documentInventory`: The entire OpenAPI specification (use `resolved` or `unresolved` depending on rule context).
-
----
-
-### Resource & Singleton Evaluation
-
-In IPA Spectral validation, a **resource** is typically identified using a *resource collection path*, such as `/resource`.
-
-To develop rules that evaluate resource and singleton patterns, you can use the following utility functions:
-
-####  Retrieve Resource Path Items
-
-Use [`getResourcePathItems`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/99823b3dfd315f892c5f64f1db50f2124261929c/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/resourceEvaluation.js#L143) to retrieve all relevant path objects for a given resource:
-
-- Returns path objects for:
-  - Resource collection path: `/resource`
-  - Single resource path: `/resource/{someId}`
-  - Custom method paths:
-    - `/resource/{someId}:customMethod`
-    - `/resource:customMethod`
-
-####  Determine if Resource is a Singleton
-
-Use [`isSingletonResource`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/99823b3dfd315f892c5f64f1db50f2124261929c/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/resourceEvaluation.js#L71) to check if the resource behaves as a singleton. Pass the object returned by `getResourcePathItems`.
-
-#### Identify Resource Collection or Single Resource Paths
-
-Use the following helpers to check the type of a path:
-
-- [`isResourceCollectionIdentifier`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/99823b3dfd315f892c5f64f1db50f2124261929c/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/resourceEvaluation.js#L13): Determines if a path represents a resource collection (e.g., `/resource`).
-- [`isSingleResourceIdentifier`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/99823b3dfd315f892c5f64f1db50f2124261929c/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/resourceEvaluation.js#L31): Determines if a path represents a single resource (e.g., `/resource/{someId}`).
-
-> **Note:** Paths such as `/resource/resource` or `/resource/{id}/{id}` are not recognized as valid resource or single resource identifiers using `isResourceCollectionIdentifier` or `isSingleResourceIdentifier`.
-
-### Collecting Adoption, Violation, or Exception
-
-#### Rule Design Guidance
-
-As a rule developer, you need to define:
-
-- What qualifies as a **violation**?
-- What qualifies as an **adoption**?
-- When should an **exception** be collected?
-
----
-#### Helper Functions
-
-Use the following helper functions from the `collectionUtils` module:
-
-- [`collectAndReturnViolation(jsonPath, ruleName, errorData)`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/cd4e085a68cb3bb6078e85dba85ad8ce1674f7da/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/collectionUtils.js#L14) — for reporting rule violations.
-- [`collectAdoption(jsonPath, ruleName)`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/cd4e085a68cb3bb6078e85dba85ad8ce1674f7da/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/collectionUtils.js#L32) — for marking rule adoption.
-- [`collectException(object, ruleName, jsonPath)`](https://github.com/mongodb/openapi/blob/cd4e085a68cb3bb6078e85dba85ad8ce1674f7da/tools/spectral/ipa/rulesets/functions/utils/collectionUtils.js#L32) — for recording rule exceptions.
----
-
-#### How to Decide the component level at which the rule will be processed
-
-##### Collect the Exemption
-
-When designing a rule, it is important to decide at which component level the rule exemption can be defined. It will also define the component level the adoption and violation will be collected.
-
-**Decision Process**:
-
-1. Identify where the component is defined in the OpenAPI specification. For instance, `enum` values are typically defined under the `schema` level in the OpenAPI spec.
-
-**Example OpenAPI Spec**:
-```yaml
-"schemaName": {
-  "type": "string",
-  "enum": [
-    "ABC_ENUM",
-    "DEF_ENUM"
-  ]
-}
-```
-2. Determine the component level for the rule exemption. In this case, it would be `schemaName` in the OpenAPI spec.
-```yaml
-"schemaName": {
-  "type": "string",
-  "description": "Description",
-  "readOnly": true,
-  "enum": ["queued", "inProgress", "completed", "failed"],
-  "x-xgen-IPA-exception": {
-    "xgen-IPA-123-enum-values-must-be-upper-snake-case": "Schema predates IPA validation"
-  }
-}
-```
-3. In the rule implementation, use the `collectException(object, ruleName, jsonPath)` helper function to collect exceptions. The object here is what you get when you traverse the path defined by the `jsonPath`.
-
-Exceptions can be defined at different levels, such as:
-- Resource level
-- Path level
-- Operation (HTTP method) level
-- Parameter level
-- Response level
-- Request body level
-- Schema level
-- Schema property level
-- Tag level
-
-##### Rule Design
-Once you have decided on the component for which you want to collect exemptions, you can proceed with the rule design.
-
-Each rule must specify the `given` and `then` fields, which define how the rule will traverse and evaluate the OpenAPI document. These fields should be determined based on the chosen component, ensuring that the rule is applied correctly to the relevant part of the specification.
-
-**Case 1**: The rule evaluates an object as a whole
-
-- If the given parameter targets a specific object (e.g., HTTP methods like get, post, etc.), and we want to pass that object in its entirety to the rule function:
-  - The rule function parameters will be:
-    - `input`: The object for the current `<pathKey>` the rule is processing
-    - `path`: `[‘paths’, ‘<pathKey>’, ‘get’]`
-
-```yaml
-xgen-IPA-xxx-rule-name:
-  description: "Rule description"
-  message: "{{error}} http:://go/ipa/x"
-  severity: warn
-  given: '$.paths[*].get'
-  then:
-  function: "customRuleFunction"
-```
-
-**Case 2**: The rule evaluates keys of an object
-
-If the given parameter refers to an object, and we want to iterate through its keys (e.g., top-level API paths), use `@key` to pass each key (string) as the input.
-
-- `input`: API endpoint path string such as `/api/atlas/v2/groups`
-- `path`: `[‘paths’, ‘/api/atlas/v2/groups’]`
-
-```yaml
-xgen-IPA-xxx-rule-name:
-  description: "Rule description"
-  message: "{{error}} http:://go/ipa/x"
-  severity: warn
-  given: '$.paths'
-  then:
-  field: @key
-  function: "customRuleFunction"
-```
-
-**Case 3**: Parameterized rules
-
-The `functionOptions` in the rule definition can be used to pass additional parameters to your custom rule function. This is useful when you need to configure or provide specific settings to the rule function for more flexible behavior.
-
-- **Example**: Define `functionOptions` within the rule to adjust behavior:
-
-```yaml
-xgen-IPA-xxx-rule-name:
-  description: "Rule description"
-  message: "{{error}} http:://go/ipa/x"
-  severity: warn
-  given: '$.paths[*].get'
-  then:
-    function: "customRuleFunction"
-    functionOptions:
-      option1: "value1"
-      option2: "value2"
-```
-
-In the custom rule function:
-```js
-export default (input, opts, { path, documentInventory }) => {
-  const { option1, option2 } = opts.functionOptions;
-  
-  // Use the options in your rule logic
-};
-```
-
-##### Collect the Adoption and Violation
-In IPA rule development, **adoption**, **violation**, and **exception** must be collected at the same component level.
-
-A rule must collect **only one** of the following for each evaluation:
-  - An **adoption**
-  - A **violation**
-  - An **exception**
-
-You can include **multiple error messages** for a violation. To do so:
-  - Gather the messages into an array
-  - Pass them to `collectAndReturnViolation`
-
-###### Considerations
-
-- Use the **same `jsonPath`** for:
-  - `collectAndReturnViolation`
-  - `collectAdoption`
-  - `collectException`
-
-  > 💡 This path should either be the `path` parameter from the rule function or a derived value from it.
-
-- The `input` parameter is assumed to be **defined** when the rule runs. No need to check for its existence.
-
-
-**Example Rule Implementation**: Enum Case Validation
-
-```js
-const RULE_NAME = 'xgen-IPA-xxx-rule-name'
-
-export default (input, opts, { path, documentInventory }) => {
-  //Optional filter cases that we do not want to handle
-  // Return no response for those cases.
-  
-  //Decide the jsonPath (component level) at which you want to collect exceptions, adoption, and violation
-  //It can be "path" parameter of custom rule function
-  //Or, a derived path from "path" parameter
-  if (hasException(input, RULE_NAME)) {
-    collectException(input, RULE_NAME, jsonPath);
-    return;
-  }
-
-  errors = checkViolationsAndReturnErrors(...);
-  if (errors.length != 0) {
-    return collectAndReturnViolation(jsonPath, RULE_NAME, errors);
-  }
-  return collectAdoption(jsonPath, RULE_NAME);
-};
-
-
-//This function can accept "input", "path", "documentInventory", or other derived parameters
-function checkViolationsAndReturnErrors(...){
-  try {
-    const errors = [];
-    for (const value of enumValues) {
-      if (!isUpperSnakeCase(value)) {
-        errors.push({
-          path: [...path, 'enum'],
-          message: `${value} is not in UPPER_SNAKE_CASE`,
-        });
-      }
-    }
-    return errors;
-  } catch(e) {
-    handleInternalError(RULE_NAME, jsonPathArray, e);
-  }
-}
-```
+Please see the [IPA Contributing](./ipa/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more information.
diff --git a/tools/spectral/ipa/CONTRIBUTING.md b/tools/spectral/ipa/CONTRIBUTING.md
