senzing-garage/template-docker#135 add dockerfile verification

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Issue number: senzing-garage/template-docker#135

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Resolves senzing-garage/template-docker#135

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Code Quality

✅ Code Style Guide Compliance

The changes follow standard configuration file formats (JSON, YAML). No procedural code style issues to evaluate.

✅ No Commented-Out Code

No commented-out code found in the diff.

✅ Meaningful Names

All configuration keys use clear, descriptive names (cooldown, minimumReleaseAge, enabledManagers, etc.).

✅ DRY Principle

Configuration is appropriately structured. The cooldown settings are repeated for both package ecosystems in .github/dependabot.yml:7-8,12-13, which is acceptable as they are separate configuration blocks.

✅ No Defects Detected

• Configuration syntax appears valid for all file types (JSON, YAML)
• The renovate.json schema reference is correct
• GitHub Actions workflow syntax is valid
• No logic errors, race conditions, or memory leaks possible in configuration files

⚠️ Project Memory (.claude/CLAUDE.md)

Cannot evaluate - no .claude/CLAUDE.md file exists in the repository to check against.

Testing

⚠️ Testing Not Applicable

This PR contains only configuration files and IDE settings. No unit tests or integration tests are required for:

• Dependency management configurations
• IDE settings
• GitHub workflow files
• gitignore rules

Documentation

✅ Inline Comments

Configuration files are self-documenting with clear key names. No complex logic requiring comments.

⚠️ README/CHANGELOG Updates

• No README.md changes in diff - should verify if documentation needs updating for:
  • New Renovate bot integration (.github/renovate.json:1-11)
  • New Dockerfile verification workflow (.github/workflows/verify-dockerfile-refreshed-at-updated.yaml:1-13)
  • VSCode settings now committed to repo

✅ CommonMark/Prettier Compliance

The .vscode/cspell.json appears to have been formatted (line 26 shows formatting change from multi-line to single-line array). VSCode settings enable Prettier for JSON, YAML, and Markdown with format-on-save.

Security

✅ No Hardcoded Credentials

No credentials, tokens, or secrets found in any configuration files.

✅ No Sensitive Data

No sensitive information in logs or configuration files.

✅ Proper Permissions

GitHub workflow uses minimal permissions (.github/workflows/verify-dockerfile-refreshed-at-updated.yaml:6,11-12):

permissions: {}  # No default permissions
permissions:
  contents: read  # Only read access for job

✅ No License Files

No .lic files or AQAAAD strings detected in the diff.

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Summary

Overall Assessment: ✅ APPROVED with minor recommendations

Changes Overview:

1. .claude/settings.json - Renamed from .local.json (now committed to repo)
2. dependabot.yml - Added 21-day cooldown for updates
3. renovate.json - New Renovate bot configuration with 21-day minimum release age
4. Dockerfile verification workflow - New automated check for REFRESHED_AT updates
5. VSCode settings - Prettier formatter configuration with format-on-save
6. .gitignore - Now allows .vscode/settings.json to be committed
7. cspell.json - Updated word list and formatting

Recommendations:

1. Documentation - Consider updating README.md to mention:

   • Renovate bot is now managing Docker dependencies alongside Dependabot
   • VSCode Prettier settings are enforced (developers should install esbenp.prettier-vscode)
   • New REFRESHED_AT verification requirement for Dockerfile PRs

2. Cooldown Alignment - Good consistency between Dependabot (21-day cooldown) and Renovate (21-day minimum release age) configurations.

3. Claude Settings - The .claude/settings.json is now committed to the repo (no longer .local). Verify this doesn't contain any developer-specific paths or settings.

All critical security and code quality checks pass. The changes improve automation, consistency, and development workflow.

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