Sync configurable files from parent repository

[StevenTCramer]

Sync Configurable Files

This PR updates configurable files from the parent repository to maintain consistency.

Source Repository: TimeWarpEngineering/timewarp-architecture Source Branch: master

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Configuration

This workflow can be customized by:

• Modifying the DEFAULT_FILES environment variable in the workflow
• Using the manual trigger with custom file lists
• Adjusting the cron schedule for different sync frequencies

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PR Review: Sync Configurable Files

Reviewing this automated configuration sync PR with 100 changed files.

Review Tasks:

• [X] Examine key configuration files (.editorconfig, .gitattributes, .gitignore)
• [X] Review workflow file changes for security and functionality
• [X] Check template file modifications for consistency
• [X] Assess potential security concerns
• [X] Verify no sensitive information exposure
• [X] Provide comprehensive review feedback

🔍 Review Summary

Overall Assessment: ⚠️ NEEDS ATTENTION - Configuration conflicts detected

✅ Positive Changes

• Security: No malicious code or sensitive information exposure
• Standardization: Adds consistent .editorconfig and .gitattributes for repo-wide standards
• Line Endings: .gitattributes enforces LF across all platforms (good for consistency)
• Workflow Files: CI/CD workflows look secure and follow standard patterns

⚠️ Issues Found

Critical: Line Ending Configuration Conflict

Location: Root vs Templates directory Issue: Conflicting EditorConfig settings:

• Root .editorconfig (line 24): end_of_line = lf
• TimeWarp.Templates/.editorconfig (line 16): end_of_line = crlf
• .gitattributes: Forces LF for all files

Impact: This will cause:

• Developer confusion with inconsistent line endings
• Potential merge conflicts
• Build/deployment issues on different platforms
• Git showing files as modified when they're not

Recommendation: Standardize on LF line endings throughout the entire repository.

Minor: Mass Line Ending Changes

Many files show massive line changes (e.g., +453/-453 in .gitignore), indicating automated line ending normalization. While necessary for consistency, this makes it difficult to review actual content changes.

📋 Detailed Analysis

Configuration Files:

• .editorconfig: Comprehensive C# formatting rules ✅
• .gitattributes: Proper binary file handling ✅
• .gitignore: Standard Visual Studio template ✅

Template Files:

• Template JSON configurations appear intact ✅
• No breaking changes to template structure ✅

Workflow Files:

• timewarp-architecture.yml: Standard NuGet publishing workflow ✅
• timewarp-architecture-documentation.yml: GitHub Pages deployment ✅

🚨 Action Required

1. Fix Line Ending Conflict: Update TimeWarp.Templates/.editorconfig to use end_of_line = lf to match root configuration
2. Verify Build: Run full CI/CD pipeline to ensure no breaking changes
3. Test Templates: Verify template generation still works correctly

🎯 Recommendations

Before Merge:

• [ ] Resolve line ending configuration conflict
• [ ] Run automated tests to verify functionality
• [ ] Consider breaking this into smaller, focused PRs for easier review

Future Improvements:

• Add automated checks to prevent configuration conflicts
• Document line ending standards in contributor guidelines

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