DPSync - DataPower Synchronization Extension for VS Code

Description

DPSync is a Visual Studio Code extension designed for seamless synchronization between your local development environment and IBM DataPower Gateway. This extension monitors changes in local files and automatically uploads them to a specified DataPower instance, enhancing the development and testing workflow.

Features

• Real-Time Synchronization: Automatically uploads changed files to DataPower.
• Secure Connection: Handles DataPower credentials securely.
• Domain and File Management: Allows domain selection and supports various file operations.

Structure

• extension.js: Main extension file that orchestrates the activation, setup, and command registration.
• datapower.js: Handles DataPower-specific operations like checking connections and fetching domain information.
• ui.js: Manages user interface elements for credential input and domain selection.
• fileWatcher.js: Monitors file changes in the workspace and triggers synchronization actions.

Installation

Download and install the extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.

Usage

1. Open a Workspace: Open a folder in VS Code to synchronize with DataPower.
2. Configure Connection: Enter DataPower connection details when prompted.
3. Select Domain: Choose the desired DataPower domain for synchronization.
4. Automatic Synchronization: The extension watches for file changes and syncs them to DataPower.

Commands

• datapowervscode.manualDatapowerConnection: Opens a panel to manually input or update DataPower connection details.

Configuration

Stores DataPower connection details in _datapower-config.json located in the workspace root.

Troubleshooting

Check DataPower accessibility and credential accuracy. Refer to the VS Code console for error logs.