jakerella/usgov-regs

Switch to using DATABASE_URL for DB creds

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#38 opened on Jun 29, 2024

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Description

Any time Heroku changes the DB (upgrades) the creds change. The system automatically updates the DATABASE_URL env var, but the app uses the split out env vars for the various DB connection elements.

This issue is to switch the app to using the entire DB connection URL (including possibly parsing it) and no longer using individual pieces from the env vars to ensure no loss of service after DB upgrades or changes.

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Locate the database configuration file where individual environment variables are used for database connection. Modify it to parse the `DATABASE URL` environment variable instead, ensuring the connection works after Heroku DB changes.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backenddatabase
Issue type
Refactor
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85