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Strapi data seeding mechanism

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Since Mar 22, 2024.

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architecture strapi-plugins

Description

This is analysis ticket for the below issue, implementation will be based on the outcome of this ticket. The analysis must be documented. The document link - https://fide-official.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BBB/pages/287965228/Strapi+seeding+mechanism

Create a data seeding mechanism in Strapi, facilitating seamless insertion and creation of data from CSV or XLSX files. This initiative aims to streamline the data population process within Strapi, enhancing efficiency and easing the burden on users.

Approach:

  1. Architectural Assessment:

    • Evaluate the existing architecture of Strapi and identify limitations regarding data seeding functionalities.
    • Explore potential plugins or custom solutions that can extend Strapi's capabilities to support data seeding from CSV or XLSX files.
    • Define the csv/ xlsx file format to be used for catalog insertion.

  2. Plugin Exploration:

    • Research available plugins compatible with Strapi that offer data seeding functionalities.
    • Assess the suitability and reliability of each plugin based on factors such as community support, documentation, and compatibility with the latest versions of Strapi.

  3. Custom Solution Development:

    • Design and develop a custom data seeding mechanism tailored to Strapi's architecture and requirements.
    • Implement features to accept CSV or XLSX files as input and process them for data insertion into Strapi.
    • Include error handling mechanisms to address scenarios such as missing domains or mandatory fields.
Key Considerations:
  • Domain Specific Handling:
    • Implement a check mechanism to ensure data integrity, specifically addressing scenarios where data is mandatory for specific domains and fields are missing.
  • Scalability and Performance:
    • Design the solution to handle large datasets efficiently while maintaining optimal performance.

Goals

  • Data seeding mechanism for Strapi.

Expected Outcome

Fully functional data seeding mechanism in Strapi that allows data seeding for different domains.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. Implementation of a robust data seeding mechanism in Strapi, enabling easy insertion of data from CSV or XLSX files.
  2. Availability of plugins or custom solutions that seamlessly integrate with Strapi, offering reliable data seeding functionalities.
  3. User-friendly interface within Strapi for initiating and monitoring the data seeding process.
  4. Documentation and support resources to assist users in utilizing the data seeding mechanism effectively.
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