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Kevin Veen-Birkenbach 716ebef33b Refactor task includes and update variable handling for Ansible 2.20 migration
This commit updates multiple roles to ensure compatibility with Ansible 2.20.
Several include paths and task-loading mechanisms required adjustments,
as Ansible 2.20 applies stricter evaluation rules for complex Jinja expressions
and no longer resolves certain relative include paths the way Ansible 2.18 did.

Key changes:
- Replaced legacy once_finalize.yml and once_flag.yml with the new structure
  under tasks/utils/once/finalize.yml and tasks/utils/once/flag.yml.
- Updated all include_tasks statements to use 'path_join' with playbook_dir,
  ensuring deterministic and absolute file resolution across roles.
- Fixed all network helper includes by converting direct relative paths such as
  'roles/docker-compose/tasks/utils/network.yml' to proper Jinja-evaluated paths.
- Normalized MATOMO_* variable names for consistency with the updated variable
  scope behavior in Ansible 2.20.
- Removed deprecated patterns that were implicitly supported in Ansible 2.18
  but break under the more strict variable and path resolution model in 2.20.

These changes are part of the full migration step required to ensure the
infinito-nexus roles remain stable, deterministic, and forward-compatible with
Ansible 2.20.

Details of the discussion and reasoning can be found in this conversation:
https://chatgpt.com/share/69300a8d-24d4-800f-bec0-e895a695618a
2025-12-03 11:02:34 +01:00
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2025-11-26 14:27:42 +01:00

Discourse

Description

Discourse is a popular open-source discussion platform designed to foster community engagement through modern, user-friendly features and robust moderation tools. It creates a dynamic space for discussions, offering seamless notifications and customizable interfaces to keep your community active and engaged.

Overview

This role deploys Discourse using Docker, automating tasks such as container orchestration, service configuration, and routine administrative operations. It integrates key components like Redis and PostgreSQL, sets up domain routing with Nginx, and ensures streamlined updates for a reliable forum experience.

For detailed usage and configuration, please refer to the following files in this directory:

Features

  • Modern Forum Experience: Engage in interactive, real-time discussions with a responsive, mobile-friendly design.
  • Robust Moderation Tools: Benefit from comprehensive tools for content management and community moderation.
  • Customizable Layouts & Themes: Tailor your forums look and functionality to suit your communitys unique style.
  • Scalable Architecture: Utilize a Docker-based deployment that adapts easily to increasing traffic and community size.
  • Extensive Plugin Support: Enhance your forum with a wide range of plugins and integrations for additional functionality.

Further Resources

Credits

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
Learn more at veen.world.

Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project
Licensed under Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License.