This commit introduces a new structure for handling parsing issues in the EventOccurrenceParser, allowing for detailed reporting of parsing problems such as unmatched lines, missing event definitions, and parsing failures for time, date, and location. A new ParsingIssue class has been added to encapsulate these details. Additionally, a LocationParsingConfiguration class has been implemented to support customizable location patterns, enhancing the flexibility of the parser. The EventOccurrenceParserService has been updated to utilize this configuration, and new tests have been added to ensure robust issue detection and reporting. Furthermore, the UI has been updated to display parsing issues, improving user feedback during the import process.
Implements a flexible validation framework for student rankings, team assignments, and team composition with administrator-configurable rules and thresholds.
Validation System:
- Reflection-based rule discovery eliminates manual registration
- Base classes (RequiredEventTypeRuleBase, EventCountThresholdRuleBase) reduce code duplication by ~250 lines
- 12 validation rules covering event requirements, counts, and team constraints
- Configurable severity levels (Warning/Error) per rule type
- ValidationService with caching for optimal performance
- Rules apply contextually (StudentRanking, StudentAssignment, TeamComposition)
Configuration & Admin UI:
- ValidationSettings admin page for editing thresholds and severity levels
- ChapterSettings admin page for editing chapter information
- Settings stored in Data/appsettings.json for runtime configuration
- JSON config works in both development and production environments
- Auto-creates Data directory and config template on first run
User Experience:
- ValidationWarnings component displays inline warnings/errors
- Integrated in Event Ranking, Registration, and Team Assignment pages
- Color-coded severity indicators (warning yellow, error red)
- Includes "Too Many Regional Events" rule (max 3 recommended)
Technical Improvements:
- Template Method pattern for rule base classes
- Singleton rule instances with lazy initialization
- Configuration loaded via IConfiguration with fallback to defaults
- Safe JSON updates preserve other appsettings sections