openshift / openshift/machine-config-operator

Simplify controller architecture, merge "operator" and "controller"

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Description

The operator controller for deploying the core controller is an extraneous layer. The "controller" is the operator, it handles the operational logic specific to this operator (the machine configuration). Other operators exist to handle deploying the operators themselves (CVO in this case,.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the operator controller and core controller entry points, then review how the machine configuration operational logic is separated from deployment logic. Compare the current structure with the CVO deployment role and define the resulting controller boundary before changing implementation or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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