issues and pull request templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a reproducible bug to help us improve JSNAPy
+title: "[BUG] "
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Description
+A clear and concise description of the bug.
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+## Expected Behavior
+What you expected to happen.
+
+## Actual Behavior
+What actually happened. Include any error messages or stack traces.
+
+```
+<paste error output here>
+```
+
+## Environment
+
+| Item             | Details |
+|------------------|---------|
+| JSNAPy version (`jsnapy --version`) | |
+| Python version   | |
+| Operating System | |
+| Junos OS version | |
+| Device model     | |
+| Install method   | pip / source / Docker |
+
+## Configuration Files
+
+<details>
+<summary>JSNAPy config YAML (redact credentials)</summary>
+
+```yaml
+
+```
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary>Test YAML file</summary>
+
+```yaml
+
+```
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary>Snapshot XML (if relevant)</summary>
+
+```xml
+
+```
+</details>
+
+## Additional Context
+Add any other context, screenshots, or links to related issues here.
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I searched [existing issues](https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/issues) and this is not a duplicate
+- [ ] I reproduced the issue on the latest release or `master` branch
+- [ ] I have included all relevant config/test files (with credentials redacted)

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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+blank_issues_enabled: false
+contact_links:
+  - name: Report a Security Vulnerability
+    url: https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/security/advisories/new
+    about: Please report security vulnerabilities privately. Do NOT open a public issue for security bugs.
+  - name: JSNAPy Wiki & Documentation
+    url: https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/wiki
+    about: Check the wiki before opening an issue — your question may already be answered.
+  - name: GitHub Community Support
+    url: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions
+    about: For general GitHub usage questions, ask the community here.

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

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+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest a new feature or enhancement for JSNAPy
+title: "[FEATURE] "
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Summary
+A clear and concise description of the feature you are requesting.
+
+## Problem / Motivation
+Describe the problem this feature would solve, or the use case that motivates the request.
+_(e.g. "I find it difficult to ... when ...")_
+
+## Proposed Solution
+Describe the solution you'd like. Include any new YAML keys, CLI flags, Python API changes, or behaviour you envision.
+
+```yaml
+# Example config / usage snippet (if applicable)
+```
+
+## Alternatives Considered
+List any alternative solutions or workarounds you have already tried or considered, and why they are insufficient.
+
+## Additional Context
+- Links to related issues, PRs, or discussions
+- Reference to relevant Junos RPC / operational commands (if applicable)
+- Any other context or screenshots
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I searched [existing issues](https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/issues) and this is not already requested
+- [ ] I checked the [JSNAPy wiki](https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/wiki) and this is not already supported
+- [ ] I am willing to submit a pull request to implement this feature

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/task.md

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+---
+name: Task
+about: Describe a task, chore, or maintenance work to be done in JSNAPy
+title: "[TASK] "
+labels: task
+assignees: ''
+---
+
+## Summary
+A clear and concise description of the task to be completed.
+
+## Background / Motivation
+Explain why this task is needed (e.g. technical debt, CI improvement, dependency upgrade, documentation update).
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+List the specific conditions that must be met for this task to be considered done.
+
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+
+## Implementation Notes
+Any technical details, constraints, or approach suggestions relevant to completing the task.
+
+## Sub-tasks
+Break down the work into smaller steps if applicable.
+
+- [ ] 
+- [ ] 
+
+## Related Issues / PRs
+Link any related issues, pull requests, or discussions.
+
+## Additional Context
+Add any other context, references, or screenshots here.
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] I searched [existing issues](https://github.com/Juniper/jsnapy/issues) and this task is not already tracked
+- [ ] Acceptance criteria are clearly defined above
+- [ ] I am willing to submit a pull request for this task

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

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+## Description
+
+<!-- A concise summary of the changes in this PR. Reference related issues where applicable. -->
+
+Closes #<!-- issue number -->
+
+## Type of Change
+
+<!-- Check all that apply -->
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] Feature / Enhancement (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] Task / Chore (refactor, dependency update, CI, docs, etc.)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)
+
+## Changes Made
+
+<!-- List the key changes introduced by this PR -->
+
+-
+-
+-
+
+---
+
+## Checklist
+
+### Code Quality
+
+- [ ] Code follows the project's style guidelines
+- [ ] `pylint` reports no new errors or warnings (run against changed files under `lib/jnpr/jsnapy/`)
+
+  ```bash
+  sudo find ./lib/jnpr/jsnapy -type f -name "*.py" | xargs pylint | grep .
+  ```
+
+- [ ] `black` formatting check passes
+
+  ```bash
+  black --check --diff --exclude="docs|build|tests|samples|venv" .
+  ```
+
+### Unit Tests
+
+- [ ] New or updated unit tests have been added under `tests/unit/`
+- [ ] All unit tests pass locally
+
+  ```bash
+  cd tests/unit
+  nose2 --with-coverage -vvvv
+  ```
+
+- [ ] Code coverage has not decreased
+
+### Documentation
+
+- [ ] YAML samples in `samples/` updated or added where applicable
+- [ ] `README.md` or wiki references updated (if behaviour changed)
+
+### General
+
+- [ ] No hardcoded credentials, IPs, or sensitive data introduced
+- [ ] `requirements.txt` / `development.txt` updated (if new packages were added)
+- [ ] I have read [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md) and my contribution complies with the Apache 2.0 License
+
+---
+
+## Testing Matrix
+
+<!-- Confirm which Python versions and OS combinations you tested locally -->
+
+| Python  | OS            | Pylint | Black | Unit Tests |
+|---------|---------------|--------|-------|------------|
+| 3.8.x   | ubuntu-latest | [ ]    | [ ]   | [ ]        |
+| 3.9.x   | ubuntu-latest | [ ]    | [ ]   | [ ]        |
+| 3.10.x  | ubuntu-latest | [ ]    | [ ]   | [ ]        |
+| 3.11.x  | ubuntu-latest | [ ]    | [ ]   | [ ]        |
+| 3.12.x  | ubuntu-latest | [ ]    | [ ]   | [ ]        |
+
+---
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Anything else reviewers should know: deployment considerations, follow-up tasks, known limitations, etc. -->

.github/SECURITY.md

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+# Security Policy
+
+## Supported Versions
+
+Only the latest stable version of JSNAPy receives security updates. Make sure you are running the most recent release.
+
+## Reporting a Vulnerability
+
+Please do not open public issues for security problems. Instead, use GitHub's "Report a vulnerability" feature in the Security tab of this repository. We will review and respond as soon as possible.
+
+## Security Updates
+
+If we fix a vulnerability, we will announce it in the release notes. Keep your installation up to date to receive the latest fixes.
+

.github/workflows/pylint.yml

@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ jobs:
         python-version: [3.8.12, 3.9.12, 3.10.12, 3.11.9, 3.12.4]
 
     steps:
-    - uses: actions/checkout@v2
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
     - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
-      uses: actions/setup-python@v2
+      uses: actions/setup-python@v5
       with:
         python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
     - name: Validate version
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ jobs:
         cd ../
         tar -xzvf jsnapy-*.tar.gz
         cd jsnapy-1.3.8
-        python setup.py install
+        pip install .
 
 
     - name: Analysing the code with pylint

lib/jnpr/jsnapy/jsnapy.py

@@ -51,8 +51,7 @@ def __init__(self):
         self.test_cases = None
         self.parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
             formatter_class=argparse.RawTextHelpFormatter,
-            description=textwrap.dedent(
-                """\
+            description=textwrap.dedent("""\
                                         Tool to capture snapshots and compare them
                                         It supports four subcommands:
                                          --snap, --check, --snapcheck, --diff
@@ -64,8 +63,7 @@ def __init__(self):
                                                 jsnapy --snapcheck snapfile -f main_configfile
                                         4. Take diff without specifying test case:
                                                 jsnapy --diff pre_snapfile post_snapfile -f main_configfile
-                                            """
-            ),
+                                            """),
             usage="\nThis tool enables you to capture and audit runtime environment of "
             "\nnetworked devices running the Junos operating system (Junos OS)\n",
         )
@@ -139,15 +137,13 @@ def __init__(self):
             "-v",
             "--verbosity",
             action="count",
-            help=textwrap.dedent(
-                """\
+            help=textwrap.dedent("""\
             Set verbosity
             -v: Debug level messages
             -vv: Info level messages
             -vvv: Warning level messages
             -vvvv: Error level messages
-            -vvvvv: Critical level messages"""
-            ),
+            -vvvvv: Critical level messages"""),
         )
         # self.parser.add_argument(
         #     "-m",
@@ -426,7 +422,7 @@ def compare_tests(
         pre_snap=None,
         post_snap=None,
         action=None,
-        **kwargs
+        **kwargs,
     ):
         """
         called by check and snapcheck argument, to compare snap files
@@ -617,7 +613,7 @@ def connect(
         config_data=None,
         action=None,
         post_snap=None,
-        **kwargs
+        **kwargs,
     ):
         """
         connect to device and calls the function either to generate snapshots
@@ -661,7 +657,7 @@ def connect(
                 user=username,
                 passwd=password,
                 gather_facts=False,
-                **kwargs
+                **kwargs,
             )
             try:
                 dev.open()
@@ -678,7 +674,7 @@ def connect(
                         config_data,
                         action,
                         post_snap,
-                        **kwargs
+                        **kwargs,
                     )
                 else:
                     self.logger.error(
@@ -996,7 +992,7 @@ def check_arguments(self):
         # then it should print error message.
         if not (
             (self.args.file is None)
-            and ((self.args.testfiles is None or self.args.hostname is None))
+            and (self.args.testfiles is None or self.args.hostname is None)
         ):
             action = None
             if self.set_action_cmd(action) is not None:

lib/jnpr/jsnapy/operator.py

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ def define_operator(
         iter,
         id,
         test_name,
-        *args
+        *args,
     ):
         """
         It will call functions according to test operator
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ def define_operator(
                 iter,
                 id,
                 test_name,
-                *args
+                *args,
             )
         except AttributeError as e:
             self.logger_testop.error(