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SqlScript: Resource refactoring proposal

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PowerShell
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Description

Resource proposal

A class-based SqlScript resource would run idempotent T-SQL scripts or queries with Test enforcement, using Invoke-SqlDscQuery to ensure scripts are executed only when necessary.

Proposed properties
Property Type qualifier Data type Description Default value Allowed values
Script Key String T-SQL script or query to execute None Any valid T-SQL
TestQuery Write String Query to verify script was applied None Any valid T-SQL
ServerName Key String The SQL Server host name None Any valid server name
InstanceName Key String The SQL Server instance name None Any valid instance name
Special considerations or limitations

Should ensure scripts are truly idempotent, validate test queries, and handle errors gracefully. Contributors should document script requirements and avoid potentially destructive operations unless explicit.

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the existing Invoke-SqlDscQuery behavior and compare it with the proposed Script, TestQuery, ServerName, and InstanceName properties. Define how idempotence, validation, and error handling should be tested; the issue names no files or tests, so maintainer guidance is needed before implementation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
powershell, sql
Domain
databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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