Enhancement: Add --reload Flag to Load Data from a Specified File #11

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nick · 2025-05-22T11:08:16-04:00

nick commented

2025-05-22 11:08:16 -04:00

Description:
This enhancement introduces a new command-line argument --reload to the data synchronization script. When this flag is used, the script will truncate the specified feature layer in ArcGIS and load data from a specified JSON file instead of fetching it from the API. This feature is useful for scenarios where data needs to be reloaded without making API calls, allowing for quicker testing and data management.

Motivation:
In situations where data has already been fetched and stored in a JSON file, it can be inefficient to re-fetch the data from the API. The --reload flag provides a way to quickly load existing data into the ArcGIS feature layer, streamlining the data management process.

Implementation Details:

Command-Line Argument:
- A new argument --reload has been added to the parse_arguments function.
- This argument requires a string input representing the filename of the JSON file to load.
Main Function Logic:
- The main function has been updated to check for the --reload flag.
- If the flag is set, the script will truncate the feature layer and load data from the specified file.

Code Changes:

Updated the parse_arguments function to include the --reload flag.
Modified the main function to handle the loading of data from the specified file.

Example Usage:
To run the script in reload mode, use the following command:

python your_script.py --reload path/to/aggregated_enforcement_results.json

Acceptance Criteria:

The --reload flag should be successfully parsed by the script.
When the --reload flag is used, the script should truncate the specified feature layer.
The script should load data from the specified JSON file and add it to the feature layer.
The script should log the successful loading of data from the specified file.
If the --reload flag is not provided, the script should continue to function as before, fetching data from the API.
Documentation should be updated to reflect the new functionality and usage examples.

Additional Notes:

This enhancement is particularly useful for developers and data managers who need to quickly reload data without making additional API calls.
The default behavior of the script remains unchanged when the --reload flag is not provided.

**Description:** This enhancement introduces a new command-line argument `--reload` to the data synchronization script. When this flag is used, the script will truncate the specified feature layer in ArcGIS and load data from a specified JSON file instead of fetching it from the API. This feature is useful for scenarios where data needs to be reloaded without making API calls, allowing for quicker testing and data management. **Motivation:** In situations where data has already been fetched and stored in a JSON file, it can be inefficient to re-fetch the data from the API. The `--reload` flag provides a way to quickly load existing data into the ArcGIS feature layer, streamlining the data management process. **Implementation Details:** 1. **Command-Line Argument:** - A new argument `--reload` has been added to the `parse_arguments` function. - This argument requires a string input representing the filename of the JSON file to load. 2. **Main Function Logic:** - The `main` function has been updated to check for the `--reload` flag. - If the flag is set, the script will truncate the feature layer and load data from the specified file. **Code Changes:** - Updated the `parse_arguments` function to include the `--reload` flag. - Modified the `main` function to handle the loading of data from the specified file. **Example Usage:** To run the script in reload mode, use the following command: ```bash python your_script.py --reload path/to/aggregated_enforcement_results.json ``` **Acceptance Criteria:** 1. The `--reload` flag should be successfully parsed by the script. 2. When the `--reload` flag is used, the script should truncate the specified feature layer. 3. The script should load data from the specified JSON file and add it to the feature layer. 4. The script should log the successful loading of data from the specified file. 5. If the `--reload` flag is not provided, the script should continue to function as before, fetching data from the API. 6. Documentation should be updated to reflect the new functionality and usage examples. **Additional Notes:** - This enhancement is particularly useful for developers and data managers who need to quickly reload data without making additional API calls. - The default behavior of the script remains unchanged when the `--reload` flag is not provided.

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label 2025-05-22 11:08:22 -04:00

nick self-assigned this 2025-05-22 11:08:26 -04:00

nick changed title from ~~Add `--reload` Flag to Load Data from a Specified File~~ to Enhancement: Add `--reload` Flag to Load Data from a Specified File

2025-05-22 11:28:40 -04:00

nick commented

2025-05-22 12:25:23 -04:00

Status: This feature is ready for testing. Please verify the functionality as per the acceptance criteria outlined above.

**Status:** This feature is ready for testing. Please verify the functionality as per the acceptance criteria outlined above.

nick commented

2025-05-22 12:26:37 -04:00

The enhancement has been successfully tested, and all acceptance criteria have been met. The --reload flag is functioning as expected, allowing the script to load data from a specified JSON file. Documentation has been updated accordingly. Ready for merging!

The enhancement has been successfully tested, and all acceptance criteria have been met. The `--reload` flag is functioning as expected, allowing the script to load data from a specified JSON file. Documentation has been updated accordingly. Ready for merging!

nick added reference feature/add-reload-flag-for-loading-data

2025-05-22 12:27:26 -04:00

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