FlowFuse
Insert stages at any point in Pipelines
Description
Currently, our pipeline only supports adding stages to the end. While this might cover many use cases, there are scenarios in which users might need to insert a stage before the current ones (for example, adding a 'staging' stage before 'prod' in an existing application). Furthermore, there may be cases where we might need to add a new stage in the middle of two existing stages.
Having the flexibility to add a stage anywhere in the pipeline not only mirrors real-world software development workflows but also provides users with greater control over their development, testing, and deployment processes.
Have you provided an initial effort estimate for this issue?
I have provided an initial effort estimate
If the effort to achieve this FR is the same (or less than), I would like to propose this is achieved by drag + drop.
e.g. Add a stage, drag it into position.
This means if you need to re-order stages, there is no need to delete and re-create the "out-of-place" item.
PS: Drag+Drop can be substituted with "promote/demote" buttons if implementation of drag+drop is deemed not UX friendly or too much effort.
A lot of complexities here to consider (particular for something as free as drag & drop) is that we have different stages that have different constraints depending on where they are in the pipeline, and what the succeed and precede.
Curious @MarianRaphael has this been customer feedback/request at all?
No, this was raised as an outcome of an internal discussion. No customer requested this yet.