⚙️ Settings Management

Content Outline

Comprehensive guide to PyMapGIS configuration and settings management using Pydantic Settings:

1. Settings Architecture

• Pydantic Settings integration and benefits
• Configuration hierarchy and precedence
• Environment variable integration
• Configuration file support
• Runtime configuration updates

2. Core Settings Categories

• Cache Settings: Cache directory, TTL, size limits
• Data Source Settings: API keys, authentication, timeouts
• Performance Settings: Memory limits, parallel processing
• Visualization Settings: Default styles, export options
• Security Settings: Authentication, encryption, access control

3. Configuration Sources

• Environment variables
• Configuration files (TOML, JSON, YAML)
• Command-line arguments
• Runtime programmatic configuration
• Default values and fallbacks

4. Settings Validation

• Type validation and conversion
• Value range and constraint validation
• Custom validation rules
• Error handling and user feedback
• Configuration schema documentation

5. Environment-Specific Configuration

• Development vs. production settings
• Testing configuration isolation
• CI/CD environment configuration
• Docker and container configuration
• Cloud deployment configuration

6. Security and Sensitive Data

• API key and credential management
• Environment variable security
• Configuration file encryption
• Secret management integration
• Access control and permissions

7. Dynamic Configuration

• Runtime configuration updates
• Configuration reloading
• Hot configuration changes
• Configuration change notifications
• Rollback and recovery mechanisms

8. Configuration Management Tools

• Configuration validation utilities
• Environment setup scripts
• Configuration migration tools
• Settings documentation generation
• Configuration testing utilities

9. Integration with Other Systems

• Plugin configuration management
• Service configuration
• Database connection settings
• Cloud service configuration
• Third-party integration settings

10. Monitoring and Debugging

• Configuration logging and tracing
• Settings validation debugging
• Configuration change auditing
• Performance impact monitoring
• Troubleshooting configuration issues

11. Best Practices

• Configuration organization strategies
• Security best practices
• Performance optimization
• Documentation and maintenance
• Version control and deployment

12. Advanced Features

• Configuration templating
• Conditional configuration
• Configuration inheritance
• Multi-environment management
• Configuration as code

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This guide will provide detailed information on configuration management, best practices, and advanced techniques for managing PyMapGIS settings.