Bulk Service Control: Start/Stop & Status Indicators

Hey guys! Today, we're diving into a feature that's going to seriously level up your service management game. We're talking about adding bulk start/stop actions for services and status indicators in the domain dropdown. This improvement will allow you to manage your services more efficiently and keep a closer eye on their status. Let's get into the details!

Motivation

Managing multiple services in a project can be a real headache, especially when you need to perform the same action on a bunch of them at once. Think about it: starting or stopping services one by one? That's time-consuming and, let's be honest, super inefficient, particularly when you're juggling projects with a ton of services. This feature aims to streamline that process.

Currently, when dealing with numerous services within a project, the lack of bulk actions forces you to manually start or stop each service individually. This repetitive task not only consumes valuable time but also increases the chances of errors, particularly when managing complex projects. Imagine having to restart ten different microservices after a configuration change – clicking through each one is far from ideal. The introduction of bulk actions will significantly reduce the overhead involved in such scenarios, allowing you to focus on more critical aspects of your project. Moreover, clear visual indicators of each service's status in the domain dropdown will provide an at-a-glance overview, further enhancing your ability to manage and monitor your services effectively. This holistic approach to service management ensures that you can quickly identify and address any issues, leading to more stable and reliable deployments.

Additionally, consider the impact on team collaboration. With clear status indicators, team members can quickly understand the current state of each service without needing to delve into individual service details. This shared understanding promotes better coordination and reduces the likelihood of conflicts arising from miscommunication about service statuses. The improved efficiency also translates into faster response times during incidents. Instead of spending valuable minutes manually stopping and starting services, you can quickly execute bulk actions and restore service functionality with minimal delay. This proactive approach not only minimizes downtime but also enhances the overall user experience.

Furthermore, the benefits extend to resource management. By efficiently managing the start and stop times of multiple services, you can optimize resource utilization and reduce unnecessary energy consumption. For instance, during off-peak hours, you can easily stop non-essential services to conserve resources and then quickly restart them when demand increases. This level of control not only reduces operational costs but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to service management. The added layer of visibility provided by the status indicators also allows you to identify any services that may be consuming excessive resources, enabling you to take corrective actions promptly. This combination of efficiency, visibility, and control makes the introduction of bulk actions and status indicators a significant improvement for any project involving multiple services.

Current Behavior

The project dashboard lists all your services (applications and compose services), but here's the kicker: you can't do anything with them in bulk. You have to dive into each service individually to start or stop it. Plus, the domain dropdown menu? It shows service names but doesn't tell you if they're running, stopped, or doing anything else. It's like navigating a maze blindfolded!

Reproduction Steps:

1. Go to a project that has multiple apps and/or compose services (aim for at least 3-4 services).
2. Try stopping all running services at once.
3. Observe: No way to select multiple services or do bulk actions – you're stuck managing each one separately.
4. Click on the domain dropdown menu in the project view.
5. Observe: Service names are there, but no status indicator shows if each service is running or stopped.

Expected Behavior

Imagine this: the project dashboard has a checkbox-based system that lets you pick multiple services and start/stop them all at once. We're talking clear feedback during these bulk operations, like progress bars and notifications that tell you if each service succeeded or failed. And that domain dropdown? It should have status indicators next to each service name, so you know at a glance if it's running, stopped, or something else.

To expand on this, the expected behavior should not only streamline the management of services but also provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. The checkbox system allows for granular control, enabling you to select precisely which services you want to act upon. The "Select All" checkbox further simplifies the process, especially when dealing with a large number of services that all require the same action. During bulk operations, visual feedback such as loading states and toast notifications keep you informed about the progress and outcome of each action, ensuring transparency and reducing uncertainty. Moreover, the status indicators in the domain dropdown provide a quick and easy way to monitor the overall health of your project, allowing you to identify and address any issues promptly. This enhanced visibility and control translate into significant time savings and improved operational efficiency.

Furthermore, the expected behavior should also incorporate error handling and reporting. If a bulk operation fails for any reason, the system should provide detailed error messages to help you diagnose and resolve the issue. These error messages should be specific and actionable, guiding you towards the appropriate corrective measures. For instance, if a service fails to start due to a configuration error, the error message should clearly indicate the nature of the configuration problem and suggest possible solutions. Additionally, the system should log all bulk operations and their outcomes, providing an audit trail for troubleshooting and analysis. This comprehensive approach to error handling and reporting ensures that you can quickly identify and resolve any issues that may arise during bulk service management.

Finally, the expected behavior should be designed to scale efficiently as your project grows. The checkbox system and bulk action buttons should remain responsive and performant even when dealing with a large number of services. The status indicators in the domain dropdown should also update in real-time, providing an accurate and up-to-date view of the overall health of your project. This scalability is crucial for ensuring that the service management features remain effective and user-friendly as your project evolves and expands. By incorporating these design considerations, the expected behavior will not only improve the current service management experience but also lay the foundation for future growth and innovation.

Acceptance Criteria:

• [ ] Checkboxes show up next to each service on the project dashboard, letting you pick services.
• [ ] A "Select All" checkbox is there to quickly select or deselect all visible services.
• [ ] Bulk action buttons (Start All, Stop All) are available and only light up when you've selected at least one service.
• [ ] Bulk operations give you visual feedback (loading states) and show toast notifications with success/failure counts.
• [ ] Status indicators (tooltips or badges) appear next to service names in the domain dropdown, showing the current state of each service.
• [ ] After bulk operations, the service list updates to show the latest statuses.

Steps To Test

1. Go to a project with multiple services (make test apps and compose services if you need to).
2. Make sure checkboxes are next to each service in the list.
3. Select 2-3 services using the checkboxes and make sure the selection stays.
4. Click the "Select All" checkbox and make sure all services are selected; click again to make sure they're all deselected.
5. With multiple services selected, click the "Stop All" button and check:
   • A loading indicator shows up during the operation.
   • Toast notifications pop up showing the results (e.g., "Successfully stopped 3 services").
   • The service statuses update after the operation finishes.
6. Repeat step 5 with the "Start All" button.
7. Open the domain dropdown menu from the project view.
8. Make sure status indicators show up next to each service name, showing their current state (running/stopped).

Submission

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