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kevinveenbirkenbach 1fb252fc7d refactor(inventories,roles): migrate util-* to bundle inventories and unify AUR handling
Migrates large parts of the legacy util-* role structure to inventory-driven
bundles and standardizes AUR installation via central system roles.

- Adds `web-svc-legal`, `web-svc-asset`, and `web-app-dashboard` to all server bundles.
- Removes `util-srv-corporate-identity` entirely.
- Introduces new workstation bundle inventories:
  `admin`, `admin-network`, `browser`, `design`, `dev-*`, `game-*`, `office`.
- Uses bundle variables `SYS_PACKAGES` and `SYS_AUR_PACKAGES` as the primary
  installation mechanism.
- Removes/replaces obsolete util-desk/util-dev roles where fully covered.
- Renames dev roles:
  `util-desk-dev-core` -> `dev-core`,
  `util-desk-dev-python` -> `dev-python`,
  `util-desk-dev-arduino` -> `dev-arduino`.
- Adds missing `application_id` vars for renamed roles.
- Removes the entire `util` section from `roles/categories.yml`.
- Replaces direct `kewlfft.aur.aur` calls in desktop/driver roles with
  a centralized wrapper role.
- Introduces new role `sys-aur-install` as AUR installation wrapper.
- Migrates `dev-yay` to `sys-aur` and adds `SYS_AUR_PACKAGES: []` default.
- Extends constructor stage:
  auto-load `sys-package` when `SYS_PACKAGES` is set,
  and `sys-aur` + `sys-aur-install` when `SYS_AUR_PACKAGES` is set.
- Cleans up stage loading:
  removes util-srv from `02_server.yml`,
  reduces workstation loading to `desk-roles.yml` + `drv-non-free`.
- Updates integration/unit tests for the new invokable and include behavior.
- Integration test now accepts static `include_tasks` references.
- Fixes recursion risk between `sys-aur` and `sys-aur-install` by setting
  `run_once_sys_aur` at the beginning of `sys-aur/tasks/01_core.yml`.

BREAKING CHANGE:
- `util-*` categories and bundle paths are no longer part of stage loading.
- Multiple `util-desk-*`, `util-dev-*`, and `util-srv-*` roles were removed.
- Deployment groups must be migrated to the new bundle/role naming.
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Development Utilities 👨‍💻

Description

This Ansible role provides a minimal development environment for software engineers on Arch Linux. It installs core tools and editors necessary to begin building, editing, and managing source code projects.

Learn more about development environments on Visual Studio Code, the Arch Wiki - Development Tools, and general Software Engineering on Wikipedia.

Overview

This role builds upon core workstation and package management components to deliver a clean, editor-ready base for developers. It ensures that essential developer tooling is ready to go.

Purpose

To reduce setup time and ensure consistency across developer workstations, this role prepares a functional and extensible foundation for software engineering work.

Features

  • Installs Visual Studio Code: A powerful code editor with a wide plugin ecosystem.
  • Extensible Design: Acts as a base layer for more specific development stacks (e.g., web, Python, embedded).
  • Persona Integration: Serves as a reusable foundation for developer-focused workstation bundles.

Credits 📝

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

Part of the Infinito.Nexus Project
License: Infinito.Nexus Community License (Non-Commercial)