feat(automation): add data validator, json export, enhanced generator and PR template

Author: Ricardo Sanchez

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -1,15 +1,29 @@
 ## Summary
 
-Describe the change and motivation.
+Describe the change and motivation (what problem or gap does this address?).
+
+## Resource / Change Details
+
+If adding or updating resources, list each:
+
+| Name | Change Type (add/update/remove) | Proposed Status | Rationale (1 sentence) |
+| ---- | -------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------------------- |
+|      |                                  |                 |                        |
+
+## Status Rationale & Evidence
+
+Provide supporting signals for any new or changed status (stars, release cadence, adoption notes, deprecation notice, etc.). Omit if self-evident (e.g., AWS = core).
 
 ## Checklist
 
-- [ ] Updated `_data/resources.yml` (if adding/updating resources)
-- [ ] Ran `ruby scripts/generate_readme.rb` locally
-- [ ] README diff is committed
-- [ ] Link check passes (or false positives explained)
-- [ ] Status choices align with taxonomy
-- [ ] No direct edits to generated table formatting
+- [ ] Updated `_data/resources.yml` (if applicable)
+- [ ] Ran `ruby scripts/validate.rb` (passed locally)
+- [ ] Ran `ruby scripts/generate_readme.rb` (README regenerated)
+- [ ] README diff committed (no manual formatting edits)
+- [ ] Link check passes locally or false positives explained
+- [ ] Status choices match taxonomy & rationale supplied
+- [ ] No duplicate resource names introduced
+- [ ] Added status rationale table rows above (if resource changes)
 
 ## Type of Change
 
@@ -19,7 +33,12 @@ Describe the change and motivation.
 - [ ] chore
 - [ ] refactor
 - [ ] ci
+- [ ] removal (resource deprecation/removal)
+
+## Breaking Changes
+
+Does this remove or significantly alter an existing resource? If yes, explain impact and reason.
 
 ## Notes for Reviewers
 
-(Optional) Anything surprising, rationale for status changes, or link exceptions.
+Anything surprising, rationale clarifications, or link checker justifications.

.github/workflows/validate.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+name: Validate Data
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    paths:
+      - '_data/**'
+      - 'scripts/validate.rb'
+  push:
+    branches: [ main ]
+    paths:
+      - '_data/**'
+      - 'scripts/validate.rb'
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  validate:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Checkout
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: Setup Ruby
+        uses: ruby/setup-ruby@v1
+        with:
+          ruby-version: '3.3'
+          bundler-cache: false
+      - name: Run validator
+        run: ruby scripts/validate.rb

README.md

@@ -21,17 +21,26 @@ Status legend:
 
 ## Index
 
-- [Blogs](#blogs)
-- [Books](#books)
-- [Build & Bundling Tools](#build-and-bundling-tools)
-- [Cloud Providers & Platforms](#cloud-providers-and-platforms)
-- [Code Editors](#code-editors)
-- [Code Management](#code-management)
-- [Coding Courses & Learning](#coding-courses-and-learning)
-- [Databases & Data Systems](#databases-and-data-systems)
-- [JavaScript Frameworks & Libraries](#javascript-frameworks-and-libraries)
-- [Mockups & Wireframing](#mockups-and-wireframing)
-- [AI Tools & Assistants](#ai-tools-and-assistants)
+- [Blogs](#blogs) (8)
+- [Books](#books) (16)
+- [Build & Bundling Tools](#build-and-bundling-tools) (8)
+- [Cloud Providers & Platforms](#cloud-providers-and-platforms) (12)
+- [Code Editors](#code-editors) (13)
+- [Code Management](#code-management) (5)
+- [Coding Courses & Learning](#coding-courses-and-learning) (11)
+- [Databases & Data Systems](#databases-and-data-systems) (12)
+- [JavaScript Frameworks & Libraries](#javascript-frameworks-and-libraries) (11)
+- [Mockups & Wireframing](#mockups-and-wireframing) (7)
+- [AI Tools & Assistants](#ai-tools-and-assistants) (8)
+
+### Quickstart
+
+1. Update `_data/resources.yml`
+2. Run `ruby scripts/validate.rb && ruby scripts/generate_readme.rb`
+3. Commit both the YAML and README changes
+4. Open a Pull Request (status rationale required if non-obvious)
+
+See `CONTRIBUTING.md` for full details.
 
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 ### Blogs