[Pulp-list] Importer Sync APIs

[Jay Dobies]

http://blog.pulpproject.org/2011/11/21/importer-sync-apis/

I know the week of Thanksgiving isn't the best time to ask for deep 
thought, but I'm asking anyway.

The above blog entry talks about an importer's sync_repo call. I talk 
about the expectations I am making about the order and types of steps 
the importer will want to take when synchronizing a repo. I also mention 
what the conduit calls the plugin will use to feed information back into 
Pulp.

This is hugely important. If we're too limiting, we're going to prevent 
some plugins from being able to do what they want. If the conduit calls 
aren't structured right, the plugin is gonna have to thrash the database 
to do what it needs to do.

I'm asking for anyone who can spare a few minutes (it's lengthy, go 
figure) to take a read and let me know what you think.

Specifically, I'd like the guys who are very familiar with grinder and 
the current RPM sync process to make sure we're still going to be able 
to sync RPMs in the new model (I imagine I'd get yelled at if I 
prevented that).

I also know there are at least two other teams interested in writing 
plugins that I'd like to give some feedback on how this will meet their 
needs.

Then there are the people who are just curious. I want your input too. 
This is too big and ambitious for me to get right on my own.

Thanks  :D

-- 
Jay Dobies
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