Static component in directory that doesn't exist causes generation to fail.

[timfpark]

When there is a statically generated component, ala:

- name: my-static-component
  generator: "static"
  path: "./my-static-yaml"

and directory my-static-yaml doesn't exist then during generation this causes the generation to fail in a subtle manner such that it is not immediately apparent that there was a failure.

Expected: A normal failure message and non-zero exit code so that CI/CD system can detect that it failed.

[flostadler]

I'd love to tackle this issue. Any heads up on where to start?

[evanlouie]

hi @flostadler, thanks for taking interest in Fabrikate!

The root of the issue stems from this line: https://github.com/microsoft/fabrikate/blob/master/generators/static.go#L27

Adding some better logging/messaging when the error gets encountered would greatly improve the UX for this flow.

[flostadler]

Ok, I'm on it

[shubham1172]

@flostadler, are you still working on it? If not, I can maybe start and write a fix.

[shubham1172]

@timfpark I guess this can be closed now.

[evanlouie]

Closing. Thanks again @shubham1172 for the contribution :)